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The 1980's was the decade in which biotechnology truely began to take off.
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The purpose of this Project was to decode the entire genetic sequence of humans. Other countries became involved as well, as did a private company that wanted to patent human genes. Due to a race to complete the sequence with public and not private funds and prevent human gene patenting, the code was completed in just twelve years.
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Government and private researchers announced the completed mapping the sequence of the human genome
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Rice genome sequenced, the first food plant genome, which could help create nutrient rich rice to help feed people in developing countries.
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Japanese puffer fish genome sequenced
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Dog, chicken, laboratory rat, and chimpanzee genomes sequenced
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Malaria parasite genome sequenced, which is planned to lead to a better understanding of malaria and help scientists treat and prevent it.
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Duckbilled platypus genome sequenced