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Catalog all of Earth’s multicellular lifeforms—tens of millions of species—in one giant DNA library.
Reconstructing the diet of an elusive wood grouse (western capercaillies) using metagenomics
Environmental DNA provides a non-invasive and simple means of biomonitoring
About the iBOL Consortium
The iBOL consortium involves scientists and research organizations in 30+ nations. It is developing and employing the DNA-based identification systems required to deliver a detailed understanding of global biodiversity by working in partnership with academic, government, and private sector organizations.
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HOW BIOSCAN IS INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF RESEARCHERS
by Michelle Lynn D'Souza
“They were enlightened by the idea of discovering new species and by the possibility of doing so using DNA barcoding tools.”
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