Decode Spheres (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption A key step in the new method for correcting errors in DNA barcodes involves creating "decode spheres" around each potential barcode and then solving a "sphere packing" problem to maximize the number of usable barcodes. Credit University of Texas at Austin Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.