Cetus Corporation

Cetus Corporation was a pioneering biotechnology company founded in 1980 that focused on developing advanced genetic and pharmaceutical technologies. It played a key role in the biotechnology industry by creating innovations like the first commercially approved drug produced using genetic engineering, such as the production of human insulin. Cetus also contributed to the development of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology, a vital tool in DNA analysis. The company's work laid important groundwork for modern medicine and genetic research, ultimately leading to its acquisition by larger firms like Chiron Corporation in 1991.