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Watson and Crick discovered that the shape on DNA is a double helix.
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Several scientists, including Marshall Nirenberg, discover 64 combinations of bases within the genetic code. Each combination consists of three bases.
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Paul Berg recombined DNA , first one to do so.
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Any Genetically modified organisms are now able to be patented.
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Is the first genetically engineered drug.
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Develops polymerase chain reaction, PCR, which is a technique that produces large amounts of a specific DNA sequence.
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First person to be convicted of a crime by the use of DNA.
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Francis Collins and Lap-Chee Tsui discover cystic fibrosis.
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It was successfully used on a patieint.
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The gene responsible for it is discovered.
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FDA approves genetically altered tomatoes.
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DNA is being carfully analized.
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The first cloning (Dolly the Sheep) wasa succesful.
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An initial draft of the human genome is presented.
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The entire human genome is sequenced.
