1961 AD
Early deciphering of the genetic code
Genética y biotecnología · Código genético · ARN · Síntesis proteica
Nirenberg and Matthaei’s experiments showed how an artificial RNA sequence could direct protein synthesis. Deciphering the code advanced across several laboratories and is not equivalent to knowing how all gene expression is regulated in living organisms.
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