Amgen with Columbia University secures patent for production of rEPO in mammalian cells.
Kaushansky et al (University of Washington) clone & identify thrombopoietin gene, paving the way for therapy.
Mullis optimises polymerase chain reaction (PCR), enabling efficient generation of at-scale copies of specific DNA sequences (later receives Nobel Prize).
Jeffreys develops techniques for DNA fingerprinting & profiling (pictured).
Hood & Smith develop automated DNA sequencer.
Kwoh develops 1st effective automated surgical robot.
