Become a member of BioTechniques (it's free!) and receive the latest news in the life sciences and member-exclusives.

The history of DNA discovery

Written by Tristan Free and Hannah Morton
General interest PCR and sequencing

For this year's DNA day, we put together a timeline of the history of DNA discovery, starting in 1944 when it was first proved to be the agent of bacterial transmission.

To view this content, please register now for access

Join our member community for FREE to access a collection of journal and online-only features, including:

  • Exclusive access to educational videos, eBooks and insights into top BioTechniques journal articles
  • The latest news and journal updates delivered straight to your inbox when you want it
  • Personalized recommendations for the latest member-exclusive podcasts, interviews and expert opinions
  • Priority registration to webinars, panel discussions and events
  • Access to competitions and journal publication discounts, including 10% off open access fees when you sign up today!