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Dr. James Watson and Dr. Francis Crick reveal the 3-D structure of DNA.
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Dr. Maurice Hilleman develops the first american vaccine for mumps.
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The NIH releases the first guidelines for recombinant DNA research. Molucar hybridization is used for the prenatal diagnosis of alpha thalassemia. Yeast genes are expressed in E-coli bacteria.
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the FDA approves Amgens first biologically derived human therapeutic. Oil eating bacteria are used to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill. A gene responsible for cystic fibrosis is discovered.
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The complete genetic code of the human chromosome is deciphered.
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Scientists discover how to use human skills cellsto create embryonic stem cells.
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FDA issues draft rules for biosimilar drugs.
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Biotechnology is the use of living systems and ornaism to develop or make products.