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Timeline Of Biotechnology
The historical application of biotechnology throughout time is provided below in chronological order. These discoveries, inventions and modifications are evidence of the application of biotechnology since before the common era and describe notable events in the research, development and regulation of biotechnology. Before Common Era * 5000 BCE – Chinese discover fermentation through beer making. * 6000 BCE – Yogurt and cheese made with lactic acid-producing bacteria by various people. * 4500 BCE – Egyptians bake leavened bread using yeast. * 500 BCE – Moldy soybean curds used as an antibiotic. * 300 BCE – The Greeks practice crop rotation for maximum soil fertility. * 100 AD – Chinese use chrysanthemum as a natural insecticide. Pre-20th century * 1663 – First recorded description of living cells by Robert Hooke. * 1677 – Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovers and describes bacteria and protozoa. * 1798 – Edward Jenner u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to provide goods and services. From its inception, biotechnology has maintained a close relationship with society. Although now most often associated with the development of drugs, historically biotechnology has been principally associated with food, addressing such issues as malnutrition and famine. The history of biotechnology begins with zymotechnology, which commenced with a focus on brewing techniques for beer. By World War I, however, zymotechnology would expand to tackle larger industrial issues, and the potential of industrial fermentation gave rise to biotechnology. However, both the single-cell protein and gasohol projects failed to progress due to varying issues including public resistance, a changing economic scene, and shifts in political power. Yet the formation of a new field, genetic engineering, would soon bring biotechnology to the forefro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
