Sardines and horse mackerel identified using forensic techniques
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 12:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have used forensic mitochondrial DNA species identification techniques to distinguish between sardines and horse mackerel. This method makes it possible to genetically differentiate between the fish, even if they are canned or processed, which makes it easier to monitor the degree to which fisheries resources are being exploited.