1977 ⟶ Frederick Sanger Sequences First DNA Genome of an Organism

Frederick Sanger sequences the first DNA genome of an organi...
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🧪 Frederick Sanger Sequences First DNA Genome of an Organism

Frederick Sanger sequences the first DNA genome of an organism using Sanger sequencing⟶
Frederick Sanger Sequences First DNA Genome of an Organism (1977)
Molecular BiologyDNA SequencingGenetics1970sFrederick SangerSanger SequencingGenomePhiX174
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🧬 Development of a Rapid DNA Sequencing Technique by Gilbert and Maxam

Walter Gilbert and Allan Maxam present a rapid DNA sequencing technique which uses cloning, base destroying chemicals, and gel electrophoresis.⟶
Development of a Rapid DNA Sequencing Technique by Gilbert and Maxam (1977)
Molecular BiologyDNA SequencingGenetics1970sWalter GilbertAllan MaxamCloningGel Electrophoresis
United StatesUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

🔬 Development of a Rapid Gene Sequencing Technique by Sanger and Coulson

Frederick Sanger and Alan Coulson presented a rapid gene sequencing technique which uses dideoxynucleotides and gel electrophoresis.⟶
Development of a Rapid Gene Sequencing Technique by Sanger and Coulson (1977)
Molecular BiologyDNA SequencingGenetics1970sFrederick SangerAlan CoulsonDideoxynucleotidesGel Electrophoresis
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

👾 Sequencing of the PhiX174 Virus Genome

Frederick Sanger presented the 5,386 base sequence for the virus PhiX174; first sequencing of an entire genome.⟶
Sequencing of the PhiX174 Virus Genome (1978)
Molecular BiologyDNA SequencingVirology1970sFrederick SangerGenomePhiX174Gene Sequencing
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🧬 First Complete Genome of a Free-Living Organism Published

Publication of the first complete genome of a free-living organism.⟶
GeneticsGenomicsMolecular BiologyGenome SequencingFirst Complete GenomeFree-Living Organism
USAUSA

🔬 Human Genome Project Sequences Human Genome at 92% Accuracy

The Human Genome Project sequences the human genome with a 92% accuracy.⟶
GeneticsHuman Genome ProjectGenomicsMolecular Biology21st Century ScienceBiotechnology
United StatesUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom