crew and justin - Timeline

Dr. James Watson and Dr. Francis Crick reveal 3-D structure of DNA

Scientists understand genetic code

Restriction enzymes are discovered

FDA approves first biologic protein

First human artificial chromosome created

Celera and NIH complete sequencing of the human genome.

FDA issues draft rules for biosimilar drugs.

The complete genetic code of the human chromosome is deciphered.

The first baboon-to-human bone marrow transplant is performed on an AIDS patient.

The U.S. Supreme Court rules genetically altered life forms can be patented