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LAS VEGAS — The (IICRC) recently released its February 2016 edition of The Journal of Cleaning, Restoration & Inspection, according to a press release.

The new issue, now, offers a number of peer-reviewed technical articles for industry professionals.

Within the journal, readers will find article topics ranging from a rundown of changes in the updatedÌýIICRC R520 ReferenceÌýGuide for Professional MoldÌýRemediation to using DNA tools in water damage remediation.

Peer-reviewed technical articles in the December issue include:

The New ANSI/IICRC S520-2015ÌýStandard for Professional MoldÌýRemediation and the IICRC R520 ReferenceÌýGuide for Professional MoldÌýRemediation,Ìýby Jim Pearson

Several years in the making, the newÌýS520-2015 and R520-2015 have beenÌýreleased. The author provides a reviewÌýof the new standard andÌýreferenceÌýguide including important updates.

Can the Next Generation of DNA ToolsÌýGuide the Clearance of Water DamagedÌýBuildings?,Ìýby Jordan Peccia, Ph.D., andÌýRichard Shaughnessy, Ph.D.

The authors describe exciting newÌýdevelopments in the field of molecularÌýbiology and how they may be used toÌýadvance the fields of restoration andÌýremediation.

The Use of Primers and Sealers AfterÌýFire and Smoke Damage,Ìýby Brad Kovar, CIEC, CEICC, REA, andÌýMartin L. King, ASA, CR

Recent years have seen a noticeableÌýincrease in the use of sealers in fire andÌýsmoke damage restoration. The authors offerÌýa cautionary look atÌýthe practice.

To view the February 2016 Journal of Cleaning, Restoration & Inspection, please .