Study: DNA barcoding in danger of 'ringing up' wrong species
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 00:28
in Mathematics & Economics
DNA barcoding is a movement to catalog all life on earth by a simple standardized genetic tag, similar to stores labeling products with unique barcodes. The effort promises foolproof food inspection, improved border security, and better defenses against disease-causing insects, among many other applications.
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