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Mendel - Genetic Inheritance
Gregor Mendel published results of his investigations of the inheritance "factors" based on his work with peas. He noted certain factors, later called genes, are passed from parent to offspring. -
Shape of DNA discovered
Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin, Francis Crick and James Watson discover the chemical structure of DNA. This being the double-helical shape of DN. This starts a new branch of science - molecular biology. Watson and Crick made a model of the DNA mlecule and proved that genes determine heredity. -
DNA in a tube
Arthur Kornberg produced DNA in a test tube. -
DNA sequencing
Sanger developed a sequencing procedure for DNA. -
Genetic Code
The genetic code was discovered. Scientists are now able to predict characteristics by studying DNA. This leads to genetic engineering, genetic couseling etc. -
Recombinant DNA
Paul Berg produced the first recombinant DNA molecule. -
Changing Positions
Barbara McClintock was awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery that genes are able to change position on chromosomes. -
Mapping the genome
An international team of scientists began the project to map the human genome. The first crime convivtion based on DNA fingerprinting, in Portland Oregon -
Gene therapy
Gene therapy was used on patients for the first time. -
PCR
Kary Mullis discovered the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) procedure, for which he was awarded the Nobel prize. -
Genetic Tomatoes
The FDA approved the first genetically engineered food - FlavrSavr tomatoes engineered for better flavour and shelf life. -
DNA testing
DNA testing in forensics cases gains fame in the O.J. Simpson trial. -
Dolly the sheep
Dolly the Sheep - the first adult animal clone. -
Human Genome
Ventor and Francis jointly announce the sequencing of the entire human genome.