Modern Medicine Dates

Question 1

When was DNA discovered?

Answer 1

1953
-By James Watson and Francis Crick building a model based off the x-rays created by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

Question 2

When was the Human Genome Project completed?

Answer 2

2000

-Used to look for mistakes in genes of people suffering from genetic conditions

Question 3

When was the first ‘magic bullet’ created?

Answer 3

1909

• First was used to treat syphilis
• Second to treat blood poisoning in 1932

Question 4

When was the Clean Air Acts?

Answer 4

1958 and 1968

-Prevents smog caused by air pollution

Question 5

When was the Health Act, which is linked to smoking indoors?

Answer 5

2006

-Illegal to smoke in all enclosed workplaces

Question 6

When did the government ban smoking in public places?

Answer 6

2007

Question 7

When did the government raised the legal age of buying tobacco?

Answer 7

2007

From 16 to 18

Question 8

When was the NHS established?

Answer 8

1948

Provided everyone with medical treatment. End of the laissez-faire approach

Question 9

When was penicillin discovered?

Answer 9

1928