Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. announces completion of R&D program to develop DNA-embedded holographic security product
The DOE produced a conclusive report demonstrating the successful integration of APDN's DNA into a hologram. The most significant outcome of this testing was the increased speed of DNA authentication. The improved analytical methods developed by the DOE under an R&D program with APDN produced positive results 10 times faster than conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methods typically used by commercial laboratories for DNA testing. These new methods are the result of several advancements involving various DNA-encrypted products under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) that APDN executed with the Department of Energy.
The DNA holograms are the first of several product configurations planned under the business alliance with Holomex. APDN and Holomex will target several industry sectors with the new security labels. The pharmaceutical, beauty product, automotive and entertainment industries are the primary targets. Since holograms are already in wide use for security printing, the addition of DNA for forensic authentication has strong appeal, and is a natural progression to meet demands for higher security. Customers already familiar with using holograms will recognize the cost benefits associated with implementing the DNA feature that utilizes existing process equipment-making adoption very fast.
Holomex will begin marketing the new DNA holograms to its existing customers in July 2005.
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This groundbreaking and highly versatile molecular technique of PCR allows us to amplify tiny amounts of genetic material on a large scale and analyze them in detail. Whether in medical diagnostics, forensic DNA analysis or research into genetic diseases - PCR is an indispensable tool that gives us deep insights into the world of DNA. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)!
Topic World PCR
This groundbreaking and highly versatile molecular technique of PCR allows us to amplify tiny amounts of genetic material on a large scale and analyze them in detail. Whether in medical diagnostics, forensic DNA analysis or research into genetic diseases - PCR is an indispensable tool that gives us deep insights into the world of DNA. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)!