Study: DNA barcoding in danger of 'ringing up' wrong species
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10:56
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.