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Biggest Events Of Gentically Modified Organisms

by aditya abhishek

3000 BCE

For the first time in the history, artificial selection of wolves started for purpose of domestication. 

1973

In the year 1973, Boyer and Cohen developed techniques of Genetic Engineering which helped in altering DNA sequences.

1974

Jaenish and Mintz developed first Genetically Engineered animal by inserting a DNA virus into an early-stage mouse embryo.

1975

Guidelines for Genetically Modified Experiments were set by Asilomar Conference to avoid potential biohazards. 

1980

The Supreme court of United States of America allowed patenting of Genetically engineered organisms for protecting copyright. 

1982

Food and Drug Administration approved "Humulin." It is the first pharmaceutical product created by using Genetic Engineering. 

1992

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved first genetically engineered food "FLAVR SAVR Tomatoes."

1996

First herbicide resistant crop "glyphosate-resistant soybean" was developed and introduced for commercial use. 

2000

To overcome Vitamin A deficiency, golden rice was developed through genetic engineers and introduced for commercial use. 

2009

US FDA approved ATryn (anticoagulant antithrombin) manufactured by the Massachusetts-based U.S. company by genetically engineering in goat. 

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