2007-02-12 09:51:50 · 5 answers · asked by PHILLIP C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
I think it is the Polymerase chain reaction.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1993
Polymerase Chain Reaction
The PCR method – a copying machine for DNA molecules
DNA molecules can be mass-produced from incredibly small amounts of material with PCR. Kary Mullis' discovery allows the chemist to mimic the cell's own natural DNA replication process in a test tube. It has now become much easier to characterise and compare the genetic material from different individuals and organisms.
2007-02-12 11:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by Haley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The discovery that Pluto is not a planet. Or the discovery that the human race is slowly killing the planet like the aids virus in a human body. One or the other.
2007-02-12 18:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Q~T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The map of the human genome? Since this is trivia I assume there is an answer and not just asking for our opinion.
2007-02-12 17:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The realization that maybe OJ really did do it.
2007-02-12 19:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by balderarrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CELL PHONES! Or iPods.
2007-02-12 18:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋