Scientist John Shine honoured for discovery that formed basis of genetic engineering
by Michael Slezak and Naaman Zhou from on (#2SK4C)
Queen's birthday list recognises Shine's discovery in genetic sequencing; Freeman's work in astronomy; and Gott's contribution to ethnobotany
A man whose discovery was essential for the development of genetic engineering, and used that technology to create several therapies now helping many thousands of people, says receiving a Queen's Birthday honour is a great recognition from the community of the value of scientific research.
John Shine started his career by discovering a sequence of DNA now called the Shine-Dalgarno sequence as part of his PhD in the mid 1970s.
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