DNA Barcoding
Herbal products omit ingredients, contain fillers
The study, published today in the open access journal BMC Medicine, used DNA barcoding technology to test 44 herbal products sold by 12 companies. Only two of…
DNA barcoding of parasitic worms: Is it kosher?
When rabbis from the Orthodox Union started finding worms in cans of sardines and capelin eggs, they turned to scientists at the American Museum of Natural…
New study reveals coral reefs may support much more biodiversity than previously thought
At depths of 26 to 39 feet, the scientists collected dead coral from five different locations. At two sites where removing coral is prohibited, the scientists…
Mercury is higher in some tuna species, according to DNA barcoding
New research showing that that mercury levels are higher in some species of tuna could help consumers minimize their consumption of the silvery metal in their…
Hidden habits and movements of insect pests revealed by DNA barcoding
Using a technique called DNA barcoding, which involves the identification of species from a short DNA sequence, Weiblen and an international team of…
Mescal 'worm' test shows DNA leaks into preservatives
Researchers from U of G's Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO) have discovered that mescal itself contains the DNA of the agave butterfly caterpillar — the…