Your teabag is rich in insect DNA that could help scientists track endangered species

[pesco]

Originally published at: Your teabag is rich in insect DNA that could help scientists track endangered species | Boing Boing

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[Pwr]

Huhhhuhuhuh he said “teabag”

[ashe]

@pesco

There’s a slew of insect DNA floating in your cup of tea. The minute bits were left behind from pollinating bees, spider webs strung across the plants, and other natural occurrences where insects were in close proximity to the tea plant.

And it’s delicious!