DNA fingerprinting method may thwart false labelling of shark meat

Monday, November 3, 2008 - 11:21 in Biology & Nature

Researchers in Spain are reporting that a new DNA identification method could thwart false labelling of shark species used in various seafood products, including the expensive Chinese delicacy known as shark fin soup. Their study is scheduled for the 26 November issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication...

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