15. The discovery of DNA in the 1950's began the search for gene therapy to
cure inherited diseases.
16. The Ancient Greeks were the first to believe illness was a result of natural
causes as well as diet and cleanliness could prevent disease.
17. In ancient times government laws prohibited dissection of bodies.
18. Hippocrates is credited with doing some of the first dissections and
anatomical drawings.
19. The stethoscope and X-rays were diagnostic tools developed in the 19th
century.
20. The first health insurance plans were developed in the 18th century.
