DNA Barcoding Applications
While many look to a future when point-of-contact DNA analysis is possible, the capacity to use DNA barcoding to identify any specimen in a few hours is already a reality. Species identification of endangered wildlife, quarantine pests, and disease vectors are just a few areas in which DNA barcoding is enabling researchers, enforcement agents, and consumers to make informed decisions in much shorter time frames.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Detecting Invasive Species
Larval and juvenile specimens can be identified even where morphological techniques fail.
Species Surveillance
Monitoring the species at a certain location for signs of pollution, climate change, or human interference.
Wildlife Protection
Wildlife Crime
Identification of products suspected to be from endangered and/or illegally traded wildlife, as well as providing evidence in poaching cases.
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Combating the global wildlife trade
Exotic Products
Determining if products contain species that are
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Harvest of threatened species
Citizen Science and Education
Life Scanner
Providing access to scientific records, Life Scanner allows non-scientists to browse and access species information to educate or help make informed decisions.
Education Programs
Engaging citizens in arthropod diversity through various hands-on and inquiry-based learning activities.
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BIObus
School Malaise Trap Program
Quality Assurance and Control
Fraud
Test product supply chain to validate the species sold.
ADULTERATION
Test products for the presence of adulterants.
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Adulteration in herbal products
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