DNA Fingerprinting
Thursday, September 22, 2005
In 1984, Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered that DNA segments could be used to identify individuals and prove inheritance. He instantly realized the many possible uses of this process, and he became a major figure in the popularization of DNA fingerprinting. His influential work has been recognized this year with a Lasker Award for Clinical Research.
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Music: Soundtrack to the Secret Agent by Philip Glass, Tracks 2, 5, 6
ยป More on the Lasker Awards
Music: Soundtrack to the Secret Agent by Philip Glass, Tracks 2, 5, 6
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