Primer Sample (IMAGE)

Duke University

Primer Sample

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Secret primers, as the one shown in this photo, could be used to reveal genetic 'barcodes' added to DNA samples taken in the field to ensure they arrived at the laboratory unaltered.

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Mohamed Ibrahim, Duke University

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