History of Gene Mapping

  • Hershey and Chase

    Hershey and Chase performed expierements to confirm DNAs role in heredity
  • Watxon and Crick

    Watson and Crick determined the famous doublle helix structure of a DNA molecule
  • Human Genome Project

    The Human Genome Project began. It hooped to identify all 20,000 to 25,000 genes in human DNA
  • Human Genome Project finished

    The Human Genome Project was finished ahead of schedule
  • 1st at home DNA test

    the first direct-to-consumer genetic tests are released by companies like 23andme and Navigenics
  • $99 for your at-home genetic test

    It costs only $99 to get your genome mapped at 23andme