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The Barcode Database

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD) is the go-to site for DNA-based identification. It bridges a long-standing bioinformatics chasm by assembling molecular, morphological and distributional data.

Data Release Policy

The iBOL data release and resource sharing policy seeks to accelerate the timely development of products that will benefit humankind by providing rapid access to the primary outputs from iBOL -- raw DNA sequences associated with taxonomic assignments.

Scientific Publications

DNA barcode researchers are prolific publishers, as evidenced by the long list of scientific publications on DNA barcoding topics.

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News

Romania completes library of butterfly barcodes
Romania is now the first country to have barcoded its entire...Read more
Peter Freeman named new
Executive Director of iBOL
The interim chair of the International Barcode of Life Conso...Read more

Events

9th International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology

September 5-10, 2010, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

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Tools for identifying biodiversity: progress and problems

September 20-22, 2010, Paris, France

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Features

For Scientists

DNA-based identification of forensically important Australian Sarcophagidae (Diptera)
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For Enthusiasts

Unique way to document South African species
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