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The latest science in DNA barcoding
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
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
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
Revolutionizing fish monitoring in Alpine rivers
Environmental DNA provides high resolution data on Alpine fish populations and facilitates their management.
Understanding the impacts of widespread forest die-offs across France, Germany, and China
Metabarcoding increases the taxonomic resolution and geographic scale at which researchers can assess the impacts of climate change on insect communities in forests
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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ARCTIC BIOSCAN: SURVEY OF AN ARCTIC ARTHROPOD COMMUNITY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE MONITORING
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