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Biotechnology is used for the first time when the Egyptians use yeast to leaven bread and ferment beer
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Chinese use the first antibiotic
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First insecticide
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First vaccination
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the theory of evolution
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DNA discoverd
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radiation causes defects in chromosomes
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DNA is proven to cary genetic information
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Dr. George Gey establishes a continuous cell line taken from a human cervical carcinoma
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discover messenger RNA (mRNA).
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understand genetic code for the first time
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develops the first American vaccine for mumps.
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Genetically engineered bacteria are used to synthesize the human growth protein
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develop the first vaccine for hepatitis B
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Approves the first biologic or recombinant protein.
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isolates the AIDS virus. invents the polymerase chain reaction
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The DNA fingerprinting technique is developed. The entire genome of the HIV virus is cloned and sequenced.
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The first federally approved gene therapy treatment is performed successfully on a 4-year-old girl
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The U.S. Army collects blood and tissue samples from all new recruits as part of a genetic dog tag program
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publish the human genome sequence, making it possible for scientists all over the world to begin researching new treatments
