Humulin is synthesized in a laboratory strain of Escherichia coli bacteria which has been genetically altered with recombinant DNA to produce biosynthetic human insulin. Humulin R consists of zinc-insulin crystals dissolved in a clear fluid. The synthesized insulin is then combined with other compounds or types of insulin which affect its shelf li... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humulin
(from the article `pharmaceutical industry`) Another important milestone for medical science and for the pharmaceutical industry occurred in 1982, when regulatory and marketing approval for ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/82