1983 in science
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The year 1983 in science and technology observed many events, some of which are included in the list below.
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[edit] Biology
- June: First report of using a monoclonal antibody as a medical test. References: Greener, Mark (2005). MAbs Turn 30. The Scientist 19(3):14-16. Klotz S.A.; Drutz D.J.; Tam M.R.; and Reed K.H. Hemorrhagic proctitis due to lymphogranuloma venereum serogroup L2. Diagnosis by fluorescent monoclonal antibody. New England Journal of Medicine 308(26):1563-1565. PMID 6602293.
- May: First report of the virus that causes AIDS. References: Barre-Sinoussi F, Chermann JC, Rey F, Nugeyre MT, Chamaret S, Gruest J, Dauguet C, Axler-Blin C, Vezinet-Brun F, Rouzioux C, Rozenbaum W, Montagnier L. (1983) Isolation of a T-lymphotropic retrovirus from a patient at risk for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Science 220, 868-871 PMID 6189183
- April: Kary Mullis discovers polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
[edit] Computer science
- Saturday, January 1, 1983 - the ARPANET officially changes to use the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet.
- December 1983 - Yugoslav popular science magazine Galaksija releases a special (January 1984) issue Računari u vašoj kući with complete instructions how to build a full-featured home computer Galaksija.
