Bold Systems is a brand that offers an innovative informatics workbench called the Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD). BOLD assists researchers in the acquisition, storage, analysis, and publication of DNA barcode records. This system effectively bridges the gap between molecular, morphological, and distributional data, revolutionizing the field of bioinformatics.

BOLD is freely accessible to any researcher interested in DNA barcoding and provides specialized services to streamline record assembly that meets the required standards for BARCODE designation in global sequence databases. With its web-based delivery and adaptable data security model, BOLD is well-suited to support collaborative research projects. The brand also offers various databases, resources, and publications, including a public data portal, taxonomy browser, and primers, among others.

Bold Systems is dedicated to advancing the field of DNA barcoding and facilitating research alliances