dec 1, 1989 - FDA approves biologically therapeutic bacteria responsible for cystic fibrosis.
Description:
The FDA approves Amgen’s first biologically derived human therapeutic. Oil-eating bacteria are used to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill. A gene responsible for cystic fibrosis is discovered.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1989
Now
~ 34 years ago
