General News
DNA barcoding is making news around the world, with the most recent articles collected below.
Articles
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Barcoding Insects To Control Them
Apr 5 2012: Mention barcodes and it often brings to mind the sales tags and scanners found in supermarkets and other stores. But Agricultural Research Service scientists are using “DNA barcodes” in their search for ways to control and monitor insects that pose the greatest threats to crops as diverse as wheat, barley, and potatoes. -
Scientists look for aliens in the Western Cape
Apr 4 2012: The university's project leader Michelle van der Bank said recording the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of alien species was a step in tackling their invasion and spread. -
CDC expands testing of confiscated 'bush meat' for viruses
Jan 15 2012: Smuggled animal parts could carry disease, health officials say. -
Importer using DNA testing to fight ‘rampant’ seafood labelling fraud Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Importer+using+testing+fight+rampant+seafood+labelling+fraud/5936819/story.html#ixzz1iQTx6QSI
Jan 2 2012: The Barcode of Life database contains DNA sequences of nearly 10000 fish species allowing quick identification of many of the world's food fishes, ... -
DNA Sequencing For Fun And Profit: A Low-Cost Platform For Garage Biotech
Dec 31 2011: ... a sequencing service to complement its GeneLaser DNA Sequencing Kit, which includes reagents for amplifying target sequences, and DNA Barcoding Kit, ... -
La via italiana per il codice a barre dei viventi
Dec 23 2011: È il DNA barcoding , una metodica che si basa sul sequenziamento di particolari geni (tipicamente, nel caso degli animali, una porzione del gene ... -
FDA Steps Up DNA Testing for Fish Species Verification
Dec 22 2011: In their identification project, the FDA utilizes Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by DNA sequencing to generate the DNA barcodes for fish species ... -
Smithsonian research with DNA barcoding is making seafood substitution easier to catch
Dec 20 2011: An investigation by the Boston Globe in October revealed widespread mislabeling of seafood in Massachusetts: 48 percent of the fish their reporters purchased in restaurants, grocery stores and markets was mislabeled. A similar study in this month’s Consumer Reports reveals that more than 20 percent of fish bought at restaurants and retailers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut was mislabeled or incompletely labeled. Sole and red snapper are species most likely to be substituted for less expensive brands. -
Toyota adds to COP17
Dec 14 2011: At a special event hosted by the Economic Development Department (EDD) at COP17 on Friday, 9 December 2011, the South African government extended its gratitude to Toyota SA Motors for the motor manufacturer’s support and assistance during COP17. -
Restaurant Menus Will Include DNA Barcodes to Verify Fish Species
Nov 29 2011: Fish specials at your local restaurant may soon come with an extra guarantee of quality and sustainability, as fishmongers start checking the DNA of their wares. The Food and Drug Administration approved DNA barcoding last month, and restaurants are planning to start using it to prove the provenance of their pricey fish, the AP reports.