This Company Is Using DNA To Sniff Out GMOs In Our Food Supply

Clear Labs, a startup company that sequences human genomes in clinical trials, has recently raised 6.5 million in a Series A Funding to create a molecular data index that includes allergen and contamination data in hopes of becoming the “Google of food.”

“Our aim is really to build this comprehensive database upon which we can make food indexable, searchable and with all the types of genetic analytics you can run on top of that,” Ghorashi told TechCrunch over the phone.

For the past two years, Clear Labs has been collecting samples in the United States and analyzing them for genetic collection. (1) The company now holds the world’s largest database of food genetic markers and it wants to use the data to change how manufacturers manage the food supply.

Unlike other resources that monitor food contamination, Clear Labs aims to index all pre-made foods into their genomic database. Thus, they are seeking to create a future where food manufacturers can be proactive in food safety rather than reactive to outbreaks and recalls.