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The Father of DNA Barcoding
One man is revolutionizing how every species on the planet is identified.
By Katherine Tweed, February 1st, 2008
TOPIC scientists![]() Paul Hebert's love of biodiversity has shaped his life's work. [Credit: Paul Hebert]
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