DNA Barcoding: Practically a Household Term

Sep 21, 2007

DNA barcoding makes the leap to mainstream news: An article in The Economist describes what barcoding is, how it can be used, and offers many examples of how it's changing the science of taxonomy.

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Consulting company McKinsey says diagnostics companies will have to combine genomic data analysis, electronic medical records, effective reimbursement strategies, and regulatory compliance in order to win.

Science in Africa Unevenly Funded

A new report has found that researchers in Africa are still heavily dependent on funding from organizations in the US, Europe, and China, Nature News says.

Not Enough Progress?

An article in The Atlantic argues that the progress being made in science isn't keeping pace with the money and time being spent on research.

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