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Pioneer field biologist, entomologist, and mentor, Terry Erwin passes away at age 79by Michelle Lynn D’Souza
Judge a caterpillar by what they eat, not where they’re found
Gut content analysis of Peruvian caterpillars reveals new insights into host-plant relationships and the methods used to examine species interactions key to BIOSCAN
Local wildlife enthusiasts drive DNA barcode library building in the UK
Researchers in the UK are spearheading a number of high-profile initiatives designed to populate and fill gaps in the national DNA barcode library
Discovering ten new species of Paramyia Williston (Diptera: Milichiidae) in North America using DNA barcoding
Making the process of species identification more efficient by focusing morphological efforts using DNA-based tools
Reflections on conducting fieldwork in Nunavut, Canada
The opportunities and challenges of working in the Arctic as part of the Arctic BIOSCAN project
Revealing the widespread adulteration of commercial herbal medicines and food supplements
DNA barcoding and metabarcoding have substantially contributed to the authentication of herbal products and they hold the key to validated, DNA-based diagnostics for ingredient identification
Assessing herbarium material with novel molecular techniques reveals a wealth of new data from old treasure troves
Using large-scale genome skimming to build a resilient resource for the future
About the Barcode Bulletin
ILLUMINATING THE SCIENCE, STORIES, AND PEOPLE DRIVING DNA BARCODING RESEARCH
The Barcode Bulletin is an editorially-independent online publication launched by the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Consortium to promote public understanding of DNA barcoding and its diverse applications.
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How a tropical country can DNA barcode itself
FeaturesWritten by Daniel Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs
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SAVING THE PANGOLIN: PHILIPPINES’ FIGHT AGAINST THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
REFLECTIONS FROM A DNA BARCODING COURSE IN NORWAY – FROM SEQUENCES TO SPECIES
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