Amway Botanical Research Center's DNA Barcoding Technology

In our daily lives, the identification technology is ubiquitous, from product barcodes to QR code payments and the chips in our ID cards. Do you know that this technology can now embed DNA information in barcodes to verify identity at the genetic level as well? The Amway Botanical Research Center (ABRC) utilizes DNA barcoding to quickly and accurately identify Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) plants.

DNA barcoding technology employs standardized short DNA sequences, making species identification both efficient and precise. When researchers encounter two TCM plants that are visually similar and difficult to distinguish, they can easily differentiate them through objective DNA barcoding. This technology is crucial for the modernization and precision of TCM product development and is now widely applied within Amway's production supply chain.

Amway is committed to comprehensive plant cultivation research to establish a solid foundation for the future development of TCM, while also raising awareness of its potential benefits. In the future, Amway will continue to advance research and development in TCM, striving to bring people healthier and better lives.