Proprietary Plant DNA can, and is being used to identify many, and soon to be everything you own.

A US-based biotech firm, Applied DNA Sciences makes plant DNA that can be used as an identifier for just about any product or item manufactured.

To make the tailored DNA, APDNAS chops up plant DNA and rearranges it, creating unique and easily identifiable DNA “markers”.

The tailored DNA is then stabilized and added to the product. It can survive unaltered for up to 350 years. Because the tailored plant DNA has been rearranged, each batch is unique.

It is especially useful in dye used to mark money during a bank robbery. The adapted plant DNA, called SigNature®, is added to the dye, so the cash, criminals and anything else the dye touches are coated in it. Long strands of plant DNA are very difficult to remove. Even after strong solvents are used to remove the dye, the DNA remains, allowing suspects to be linked directly to the crime scene.

Police scan suspects’ items and locations they have been, using hand held detectors. If DNA is seen, it is extracted and analyzed to confirm it matches the marker in the dye.

Imagine the uses an oppressive government would have for such a product. Wonder if our oppressive government is using it? I do. Commercial companies are buying this up like there is no tomorrow. You can bet the US government is using our own tax money to purchase this, and use it against us.

I can imagine the uses the anti-gun crowd would have for this. Especially since hand held scanners can do a precursor check for this DNA and that can be used a probable cause to confiscate an item for further testing. Imagine a day when all ammo must be registered. You have a bunch of ammo not registered. You can bet that all registered ammo will have this DNA marker on it and your non DNA labeled ammo will be subject to confiscation and you may even be charged with a criminal offense.

From the APDANS site:

Signature® DNA Markers
SigNature DNA uses the DNA from plants to mark and authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied.

Patented and proprietary, SigNature® DNA:

Will not alter the quality of the product
Will not require major changes to the manufacturing process or logistic chain
Is stable and persistent
Is instantly detectable with a hand-held device
Can be forensically authenticated in the lab

SigNature DNA is a unique and powerful means to authenticate originality. It’s truly versatile and stable. We’ve prototyped and tested SigNature DNA in many different types and forms of ink, varnish, adhesives and textile treatments.

For example, you can apply it in:

• Cash Degradation Inks
- AzSure with SigNature DNA
- Other inks

• Security Inks
- Overt inks (visible)
- Covert inks (invisible)
- Machine readable inks
- Ultraviolet inks
- Thermochromic
- Intaglio ink

• Conventional Inks and Ribbons
- Thermal Transfer
- Laser
- InkJet

• Compatible with flexography, offset printing, roto gravure.

• Textile treatments and binding agents

• Adhesives, varnishes, and many more.

SigNature DNA markers provide definitive, forensic proof of authentication since DNA is well accepted by courts globally.

Below are some news releases you might be interested in. A few of them I added more details. This will give you an idea of the scope of this product, and with a little thought, you can see how this can be used as a tracking tool by an oppressive government. Note the Dept of Homeland Security releases.
To shorten each release I will only use the Applied DNA Sciences name on the first one. All of these and the ones I omitted can be found as PDFs on their site.

Dec 15, 2009
Applied DNA Sciences Launches AzSure Wash-Proof Cash Degradation Dye

Dec 10, 2009
-Botanical SigNature DNA Convicts Thieves in Cash Crimes

Oct 01, 2009
-to Present Forensic Power of SigNature DNA Technology at Imperial Capital’s Homeland Security Investor Conference

Sep 23, 2009
-Customizes Unique Markers to Safeguard and Authenticate Valuables and Rare Limited Edition Collectibles

Sep 03, 2009
-SigNature DNA Can Protect Metal-based Products from Counterfeiting

Jun 16, 2009
-Secures Premium Wine Labels for Paumanok Vineyards

Jun 09, 2009
-Validates Use of SigNature DNA in Laminates
Used in Government Identification Cards and Other Secure Documents

Jun 02, 2009
-Marks Raw Cotton with American Cotton Grower
DNA Authentication Succeeds with Single Cotton Fiber

May 28, 2009
-Uses DNA Authentication to Safeguard Premium Wines Against Counterfeiting and Fraud

May 21, 2009
-Recovers SigNature DNA from Stolen Cash
(Tony Benson, Risk Director, Loomis UK stated,” This is the first time SigNature DNA
evidence has been presented to help prosecute and ultimately convict offenders in the
UK. We hope this evidence will serve as a warning to other potential criminals that they
will be successfully prosecuted if SigNature DNA is found on them.”)

May 14, 2009
-Files Patent for SigNature DNA in Cyanoacrylate
to Add Forensic Layer of Anti-Counterfeit Security
SigNature DNA-cyanoacrylate can be applied to virtually any item surface or even
absorbed into porous and semi-porous materials like ceramics as well as non-porous
materials like metal, glass and plastic.

Setting a Forensic Evidence Trail
Cyanoacrylate is frequently used as a forensic tool to capture latent fingerprints on non-
porous surfaces such as glass or plastic. Despite its commercial ubiquity and use in
crime labs, until now, cyanoacrylate solutions have rarely been used for security marking
and authentication purposes.

Together, SigNature DNA-cyanoacrylate provides a powerful system that can be used to
link DNA-marked evidence at a crime scene to the criminal. It’s the ultimate tool to
ensure the safety of a wide range of electronic and electrical components, often used in
products ranging from laptops and mobile phones to motor vehicles and aircraft. By
incorporating SigNature DNA-cyanoacrylate into the existing manufacturing process, any
product or package can be further securitized with a forensic layer of anti-counterfeiting
protection.

May 07, 2009
-SigNature DNA Market Ready for Thermal Transfer
APDN Completes Pilot Study for IIMAK

Apr 30, 2009
-Instant Detection Device Program
Leads to Development of Next Generation SigNature DNA Platform

Apr 28, 2009
-Identifies Genetic Fingerprint in Money
(APDN’s unique GenoTyping platform has recently been used by the textile industry
(“FiberTyping™”) to verify label compliance with federal law and with trademark licenses.
In collaboration with Supima, the trade group representing American pima cotton
growers, APDN demonstrated that the genetic provenance of cotton fibers is traceable in
any finished product, even after multiple washings.

Within the Cash-in-Transit industry, APDN provides genetic authentication to track cash
stolen from ATM machines or during transport. Working with the UK Police and Loomis,
APDN is able to verify the origin of recovered stolen cash and to link the stolen cash to
criminals and to the point of theft. As with textiles, multiple washings do not remove the
DNA from currency. Extending its FiberTyping platform to money, APDN has now
shown it can verify the genetic content of the natural fiber in cash.

US currency is made up of 75% cotton and 25% linen (Bureau of Engraving and
Printing). Many foreign currencies are printed also on natural fiber-based paper,
including the Euro, Mexican Peso, Brazilian Cruzeiro, Argentine Peso, Indian Rupee,
British Pound, Russian Ruble, Japanese Yen and numerous other paper currencies. )

Apr 23, 2009
-Wins Over Event Ticketing with SigNature DNA

Apr 20, 2009
-Secures Laser Toners

Apr 16, 2009
-Opens Authentication Laboratory in Yorkshire, UK
Immediately Begins Testing Bank Notes Recovered by UK Police

Apr 13, 2009
-SigNature DNA Shields Garments and Apparel from Counterfeiters Multilevel “Green” Security Garment Label Launched

Apr 07, 2009
-Successfully Embeds SigNature DNA into Intaglio Inks for Secure Documents

Mar 03, 2009
-Builds Healthcare Security Momentum

Feb 24, 2009
-Succeeds in Trial UK Textile Contract
SigNature DNA Protects “Made in Yorkshire, England” Label for Wool

Oct 16, 2008
-Invited to Present at Homeland Security Investor Conference Sponsored by Imperial Capital

Oct 09, 2008
-Begins Supplying BioActive Ingredients to Enhance Intimate Apparel Industry

Sep 09, 2008
-to Mark Yorkshire Textiles and Fabrics with SigNature DNA

Apr 07, 2008
-Fulfills Order From International Chemical Company for SigNature DNA Marked Labels

Mar 04, 2008
-To Pilot Manufacture Thermal Transfer Ribbons with SigNature DNA

Feb 04, 2008
-Supplies SigNature DNA Marker Kits to Protect Cash-in-Transit Industry; Initial Orders in UK to Global CIT Customer

Jan 22, 2008
-Files Patents for Optical DNA Markers and Enters the Instant Detection Market
(”Rapid Screens” utilizing optical reporters afford APDN and its customers the ability to
quickly identify the presence or absence of SigNature™ DNA Markers using portable handheld detectors. For more definitive testing, clients can have their SigNature™ DNA
marked items forensically authenticated with services and tools provided by APDN.)

Sep 18, 2007
-to Present SigNature DNA at TAPPI PLACE Conference on September 19
(APDN SigNature DNA Markers are used to help fight counterfeiting, product diversion, piracy,
forgery, identity theft and unauthorized intrusion into physical locations and databases.)

Sep 06, 2007
-to Present at the Future of Ink on Packaging Conference

May 30, 2007
-Enters Printing Ink Markets, Signs Agreement with Printcolor Screen Ltd., Switzerland

May 10, 2007
-Enters Textile Markets with Champion Thread Company

Apr 24, 2007
-and IIMAK Enter Joint Development and Marketing Agreement
(to develop thermal transfer ribbons to include APDN’s SigNature DNA Markers)

Mar 23, 2007
-Enters Kosher Food Authentication Market with HPT International

Feb 08, 2007
-Acquires License for Molecular Beacons Technology
(APDN’s SigNature™ Program consists of three steps: creating and encapsulating a
specific encrypted DNA segment, applying it to a product or other item, and detecting
the presence or absence of the specific agent. Once applied, the presence of any of
our SigNature™ DNA Markers can be detected by APDN or a customer in a simple spot
test. The instant detection device being developed using the molecular beacons
technology, will provide an alternate simple, instant on-site authentication test which can
detect SigNature™ DNA Markers in a range of different media, including but not limited
to ink, thread, and adhesives. For forensic authentication, a sample taken from the
product or other item can be analyzed using our proprietary primers and PCR
technology to obtain definitive proof of the presence or absence of a SigNature™ DNA
Marker.)

Jan 29, 2007
-to Present “The Power of DNA in Detecting and Defeating Pharmaceutical Counterfeiting” at the Anti-Counterfeiting for Pharmaceuticals Conference

Nov 30, 2006
-to Present “Combating CD/DVD Piracy” at the IRMA Conference in New York City

Oct 26, 2006
-Presents “Using DNA to Knock Out the Knock Offs” at the Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection Summit in New York City.

Aug 01, 2006
-Presents “Definitive Forensic Protection for IP” at the International Recording Media Association’s 2006 Anti-Piracy Intellectual Property Protection Forum

Jul 25, 2006
-Announces Completion of First Contract with Dr. Suwelack Skin and Healthcare AG and Appointment of Dr. Stephane Shu Kin So (For the ink used in their labels)

May 01, 2006
-Launches SigNature(TM) Botanical DNA Authentication Program

Apr 03, 2006
-Announces DNA Brand Protection for Yang Cheng Mitten Crabs in China

Mar 30, 2006
-DNA Encr yption Technology Aids Taiwanese Government in Protecting Alishan High Mountain Tea from Counterfeiters

Mar 29, 2006
-announces DNA Encryption Technology to protect famous Chinese artworks from forgery and counterfeiting

Mar 21, 2006
-Launches DNA Encryption and Authentication Project in Collaboration with Stony Brook University

Dec 21, 2005
The Chinese Government Selects DNA Anti-Counterfeit Technology as the Official Standard for Multimedia Product Protection

Dec 19, 2005
-Relocates Corporate Headquarters to New York Long Island Welcomes New Biotechnology Company

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