Study: DNA barcoding in danger of 'ringing up' wrong species
Monday, August 25, 2008 - 16:35
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.