historia del laboratorio History Timeline and Biographies

1600s

Early Alchemical Laboratories

In the 17th century, alchemical laboratories were among the first dedicated spaces for scientific experimentation. These labs focused on transforming base metals into noble metals and discovering the philosopher's stone.

1660

Founding of the Royal Society

The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge was founded in 1660. It became a leading institution for scientific research and promoted the development of laboratories across Europe.

1774

Discovery of Oxygen

Joseph Priestley and Carl Wilhelm Scheele independently discovered oxygen in their laboratories, marking a significant advancement in the field of chemistry.

1800

Voltaic Pile Invention

Alessandro Volta invented the voltaic pile, the first chemical battery, in his laboratory. This invention paved the way for future electrical experiments and discoveries.

1869

Periodic Table Creation

Dmitri Mendeleev developed the periodic table of elements in his laboratory, providing a systematic framework for understanding chemical properties and relationships.

1897

Discovery of the Electron

J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in his laboratory at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, revolutionizing the understanding of atomic structure.

1928

Discovery of Penicillin

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in his laboratory, leading to the development of antibiotics and transforming medical treatments.

1942

First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction

Enrico Fermi and his team achieved the first controlled nuclear chain reaction in a laboratory at the University of Chicago, marking the beginning of the atomic age.

1953

Discovery of DNA Structure

James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix structure of DNA in their laboratory at the University of Cambridge, revolutionizing genetics and molecular biology.

1977

Development of DNA Sequencing

Frederick Sanger developed the chain-termination method for DNA sequencing in his laboratory, enabling rapid advances in genetic research.

1983

Invention of PCR Technique

Kary Mullis invented the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique in his laboratory, revolutionizing molecular biology and genetic research.

2001

Completion of the Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project, an international research effort to sequence and map all human genes, was completed, providing a comprehensive reference for human genetics.

2003

CRISPR-Cas9 Discovery

Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier discovered the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology in their laboratories, opening new possibilities for genetic engineering and therapy.

2010

Creation of Synthetic Life

Craig Venter and his team created the first synthetic bacterial cell in their laboratory, marking a milestone in synthetic biology.

2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Development

Multiple laboratories around the world rapidly developed vaccines for COVID-19, showcasing the critical role of laboratories in addressing global health crises.