Truth woven into
nature's fabric
Species level verification for products, ingredients, and materials derived from nature.
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Nature writes the signature
We simply read it
From molecule
to market
Lumicore is a different kind of biotech. We're a community minded company, bringing the highest levels of molecular science to you and your products at the ground level. We offer genomic analysis services centered around the DNA in all living things. This central focus allows us to illuminate species level information within your goods, bolstering your knowledge for product verification and improvement, as well as giving your customers peace of mind about what's truly in their purchase. As the world continues to change, individuals care more and more about clean, tested, wholesome products, and Lumicore gives that assurance to the products you care about most.
We also offer competitive pricing for research support in key sectors, such as medicine, defense, environmental, agricultural, and more.
CAPABILITIES
Artisanal authenticity for
complex biology
Tailored genomic protocols designed intimately around the specific biology of your samples
Species Identification
We sequence the DNA in a product, ingredient, or material and identify the biological species present against curated reference databases.
Adulteration Detection
Beyond confirming what should be in a product, we detect what shouldn't: undisclosed fillers, species substitutions, and biological contaminants present below the threshold of conventional testing.
Research Project Services
We provide next-generation sequencing support for research teams and custom project work for groups whose needs fall outside standard service catalogs.
Consultation
We advise companies and research groups on sequencing strategy, pipeline design, and data interpretation across Nanopore and short-read platforms.
We believe the most powerful authentication tools are those that read what nature itself has already written. Lumicore operates at the convergence of genomic science and the living world, developing bespoke assays for products that matter most to you.
PROVENANCE MARKETS
Where authenticity
is everything
DNA based verification for the most fraud-prone natural supply chains on the planet
01
Food & Beverage
Species fraud costs the global food industry billions annually. We verify that seafood, honey, spices, juices, and other products contain exactly what the label claims.
02
Dietary Supplements
Herbal supplements, mushroom products, and multi-ingredient formulations are frequent targets for substitution and adulteration. We screen for undeclared fillers, substitutions, and mislabeled botanicals.
03
Textiles & Fibers
Cashmere blended with cheaper wool. Silk replaced with synthetics. DNA identification confirms the biological origin of natural fibers when supply chain documentation alone isn't enough.
04
Timber & Hardwoods
High-value wood species get swapped for cheaper alternatives more often than most buyers realize. We confirm species identity at the molecular level, giving buyers and sellers a definitive answer about what they're trading.
05
Artisanal Meats
Heritage breeds, wild game, high-value cured meats. When the product commands a premium based on what species it comes from, DNA is the only way to confirm the claim holds up.
06
Luxury Goods
Exotic leathers, natural perfume ingredients, and other high-value biological materials. When the authenticity of the material is the brand, DNA verification provides a layer of proof that documentation alone can't match.
In a market rife with mislabeling, adulteration, and willful misrepresentation, Lumicore gives the natural products industry what it has always deserved,
certainty.
THE LUMICORE PROMISE
THE METHOD
Elegant methodology,
absolute precision.
Every Lumicore identification analysis follows a three phase protocol developed in house and validated against both wild reference populations and known adulterants.
PHASE 01
Extraction
We isolate DNA from your product using protocols optimized for the specific material, whether it's a powder, a liquid, a fiber, or a whole ingredient.
PHASE 02
Sequencing
High-resolution mapping of target genomic loci to establish an unambiguous species fingerprint
PHASE 03
Reporting
You receive a Certificate of Analysis with every species identified, confidence levels for each result, and a clear summary written for decision makers.