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Cells were first discovered by Hooke.
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The word "biology" came about.
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French scientists discover messenger RNA (MRNA).
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The NIH releases the first guide lines for recombinant DNA research.
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The FDA approves Amgen's first biologically derived human therapeutic.
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The first human artificial chromosome was created.
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U.S. President Barack Obama signs the federal funding for broader research on embryonic stem cells.
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Advances in 3-D printing technology lead to "skin-printing."