50 Years Ago Genetics

50 years ago, scientists sequenced a gene for the first time

Excerpt from the January 6, 1973 issue of Science News

an illustration of a DNA helix with hands inserting missing peices on either side

Within five decades, scientists went from sequencing a single gene to sequencing the entire human genome.

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By Cassie Martin

- More than 2 years ago

cover of the January 6, 1973 issue of Science News

Molecular biology’s flower child — Science News, January 6, 1973       
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