Research Implications: DNA Barcode Debate **new** 2004/11/18 17:15:47.025 US/Central 2004/11/23 14:32:44.123 US/Central Alison Fromme alisonfromme@nasw.org Alison Fromme alisonfromme@nasw.org Bar Code Barcode Biology DNA Do DNA Barcodes make identifying species easier? Are DNA Barcodes better than traditional methods of classifying species? Read on to find out...

The controversy... Scientists disagree on the merits of using DNA barcodes to identify species. Why does The Consortium for the Barcode of Life support the use of DNA barcodes to identify species? Why do some scientists urge caution before singing the praises of DNA Barcoding?

The potential... Can DNA Barcodes help save endangered species? sage grouse sharks turtles

The media coverage... Popular Science New Scientist CBC Health Science News The Economist San Jose Mercury News

Your turn... Should DNA Barcodes be used to identify species? What are the benefits of using DNA Barcodes? What are the problems associated with using DNA Barcodes? Are DNA Barcodes really like the barcodes on products we see at the grocery store?