DNA barcodes

This animation shows how a standardised section of DNA can be used to identify organisms.

Animation partially funded by the Royal Society Partnership Grant.

Project team: Emma Garlick, Adam Rash, Karen Stephens, Laura Olivares Boldú, Giulia Ponti and Elisa Lucaccini.

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