DNA Barcodes: Are They Always Accurate?
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 16:14
in Mathematics & Economics
(PhysOrg.com) -- 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.