The Biodiversity Institute of Ontario received funding through the Ontario Research Fund’s Research Excellence program to support DNA barcoding efforts. Read more
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June Barcode Bulletin
Check out the latest issue of the Barcode Bulletin which highlights initiatives in DNA barcoding research, applications and education. View newsletter
CEO Appointed for BIO
With a background in business development and commercialization, the University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Mario Thomas as CEO for the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario. Read more
Recognizing Innovation
DNA barcoding has been recognized as a game-changing breakthrough by the Council of Ontario Universities. Read more
4 Million Barcodes
BOLD surpasses another mark. More than 4 Million DNA barcode sequences for over 400,000 species are now available. Read more
Barcodes Enforce Wildlife Law
DNA barcoding conducted at the Canadian Centre for DNA Barcoding provided evidence in a case of carved elephant ivory tusks ceased by Environment Canada. Read more
Barcoding Herbal Supplements
DNA barcoding reveals widespread contamination and substitution in store-brand herbal supplements, leading to an investigation of four national retailers in the United States. Read more
Funding Awarded to BIO
The Biodiversity Institute of Ontario received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Major Science Initiatives program to support DNA barcoding efforts. Read more
Barcoding in Peru
In a recent radio interview, Peruvian researchers discuss the training they received at BIO and drawing on this experience to launch a national DNA barcoding campaign. Listen here
Call for Training Nominations
Nominations are invited for a training course in DNA barcoding, focusing on the detection and monitoring of invasive species. Read more
