history

1973	Creation of the world's first recombinant DNA organism
1974	Creation of the world's first transgenic animal
1978	Production of genetically engineered human insulin
1980	Diamond v. Chakrabarty
1982	FDA approves the use of genetically engineered insulin
1983	First transgenic plant produced
1994	First genetically engineered food approved by the FDA
1996	First genetically engineered food approved by the EU

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