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Good morning!! APDN NEWS! See below.
Applied DNA Sciences Validates Use of SigNature DNA in Laminates Used in Government Identification Cards and Other Secure Documents
STONY BROOK, NY, Jun 09, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.12, 0.00, -3.20%) , a provider of DNA-based security solutions, announced today that in collaboration with a world leader in security laminated materials, it has validated its proprietary SigNature(R) DNA into laminates typically used in travel documents, credit cards, drivers licenses and other government issued identification cards.
Protecting secure documents against alteration and counterfeiting has become a priority of governments around the world. The REAL ID Act is U.S. Federal law that imposes certain security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for the state driver's licenses and state ID cards, for them to be accepted by the Federal government for "official purposes."
According to the Real ID Act, DNA is accepted as one of the biometric identifiers along with fingerprints and retinal scans. For example, SigNature DNA can be incorporated as part of a security ink that is embedded into the laminate of a driver's license.
Incorporating SigNature DNA into the existing inks and printing processes safeguards the driver's license at a forensic level and ensures that the license can not be copied or re-engineered. DNA protection also offers each State their own unique DNA identifier that can be authenticated even 10 years from the date the license was issued. The strength of DNA authentication has already been demonstrated by law enforcement in the United States and is accepted internationally as forensic evidence should a criminal or civil case be prosecuted.
Raising the security systems standards of state-issued identification is an important step toward enhancing national security. Because a driver's license serves so many purposes (access to federal buildings, nuclear power plants, boarding aircraft, etc.), terrorists actively seek fraudulent state-issued identification. The REAL ID rules will make it more difficult for them, while making it easier for law enforcement to detect falsified documents. The Department of Homeland Security has provided States with an extension to comply by December 31, 2009. In addition, States that meet certain benchmarks for the security of their credentials and licensing processes will automatically be granted a second extension until May 11, 2011 to complete full implementation of REAL ID.
In addition to driver's licenses, DNA in laminated materials can be used to protect credit cards, passports and immigration visas. APDN continues to work with Printcolor Screen AG, a Swiss-based security ink company, to offer its SigNature DNA markers in high security, high value items that require a botanical forensic marker. As recently reported, SigNature DNA offers a scalable and affordable solution that can be incorporated into intaglio inks, cyanoacrylates, thermal transfer ribbons, adhesives and inkjet inks.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators.
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 16, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax: 631-444-8848
FCMN Contact: Email Contact
http://www.adnas.com
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APDN NEWS! Applied DNA Sciences Validates Use of SigNature DNA in Laminates Used in Government Identification Cards and Other Secure Documents
STONY BROOK, NY, Jun 09, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.12, 0.00, -3.20%) , a provider of DNA-based security solutions, announced today that in collaboration with a world leader in security laminated materials, it has validated its proprietary SigNature(R) DNA into laminates typically used in travel documents, credit cards, drivers licenses and other government issued identification cards.
Protecting secure documents against alteration and counterfeiting has become a priority of governments around the world. The REAL ID Act is U.S. Federal law that imposes certain security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for the state driver's licenses and state ID cards, for them to be accepted by the Federal government for "official purposes."
According to the Real ID Act, DNA is accepted as one of the biometric identifiers along with fingerprints and retinal scans. For example, SigNature DNA can be incorporated as part of a security ink that is embedded into the laminate of a driver's license.
Incorporating SigNature DNA into the existing inks and printing processes safeguards the driver's license at a forensic level and ensures that the license can not be copied or re-engineered. DNA protection also offers each State their own unique DNA identifier that can be authenticated even 10 years from the date the license was issued. The strength of DNA authentication has already been demonstrated by law enforcement in the United States and is accepted internationally as forensic evidence should a criminal or civil case be prosecuted.
Raising the security systems standards of state-issued identification is an important step toward enhancing national security. Because a driver's license serves so many purposes (access to federal buildings, nuclear power plants, boarding aircraft, etc.), terrorists actively seek fraudulent state-issued identification. The REAL ID rules will make it more difficult for them, while making it easier for law enforcement to detect falsified documents. The Department of Homeland Security has provided States with an extension to comply by December 31, 2009. In addition, States that meet certain benchmarks for the security of their credentials and licensing processes will automatically be granted a second extension until May 11, 2011 to complete full implementation of REAL ID.
In addition to driver's licenses, DNA in laminated materials can be used to protect credit cards, passports and immigration visas. APDN continues to work with Printcolor Screen AG, a Swiss-based security ink company, to offer its SigNature DNA markers in high security, high value items that require a botanical forensic marker. As recently reported, SigNature DNA offers a scalable and affordable solution that can be incorporated into intaglio inks, cyanoacrylates, thermal transfer ribbons, adhesives and inkjet inks.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators.
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 16, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax: 631-444-8848
FCMN Contact: Email Contact
http://www.adnas.com
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Hey buddy!! Apdn pulled back a bit!! Good time to load up!! Take care, igor88
APDN NEWS!! Jun 4, 2009, 8:30 a.m. EST
Applied DNA Sciences Now on Twitter and Launches New Blog on ADNAS.COM
STONY BROOK, NY, Jun 04, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.17, -0.03, -14.95%) , a provider of DNA security solutions, announced today that it is now on Twitter and has launched its "Reality Check" blog on its website ADNAS.com. Through both venues, APDN will review trends, policies, news, products and innovations and provide commentary on current anti-counterfeiting and anti-diversion concerns, as well as the latest forensic and alternative solutions to protect brands and industries from global fraud and illicit crime.
"We're a dynamic and innovative company and we are increasing our presence and reach to a larger, global audience," stated Debbie Bailey, Director of Investor Relations. "Our online portal provides people all around the world with a way to connect with us. Our content will benefit consumers who are concerned with the quality, integrity and authenticity of the products and brands to which they subscribe. Manufacturers, brand owners and governments will find the portal essential to foiling counterfeiters."
Brand security and protection is increasingly becoming part of the business process, and companies are struggling to identify the best technologies to fight against counterfeiting and diversion. APDN's increased social media strategy will assist companies in quickly finding and applying DNA solutions that best meet their security needs.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators. To learn more, go to www.adnas.com.
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 16, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax 631-444-8848
FCMN Contact: Email Contact
http://www.ADNAS.com
SOURCE: Applied DNA Sciences
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NEWS!! Jun 4, 2009, 8:30 a.m. EST
Applied DNA Sciences Now on Twitter and Launches New Blog on ADNAS.COM
STONY BROOK, NY, Jun 04, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.17, -0.03, -14.95%) , a provider of DNA security solutions, announced today that it is now on Twitter and has launched its "Reality Check" blog on its website ADNAS.com. Through both venues, APDN will review trends, policies, news, products and innovations and provide commentary on current anti-counterfeiting and anti-diversion concerns, as well as the latest forensic and alternative solutions to protect brands and industries from global fraud and illicit crime.
"We're a dynamic and innovative company and we are increasing our presence and reach to a larger, global audience," stated Debbie Bailey, Director of Investor Relations. "Our online portal provides people all around the world with a way to connect with us. Our content will benefit consumers who are concerned with the quality, integrity and authenticity of the products and brands to which they subscribe. Manufacturers, brand owners and governments will find the portal essential to foiling counterfeiters."
Brand security and protection is increasingly becoming part of the business process, and companies are struggling to identify the best technologies to fight against counterfeiting and diversion. APDN's increased social media strategy will assist companies in quickly finding and applying DNA solutions that best meet their security needs.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators. To learn more, go to www.adnas.com.
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 16, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax 631-444-8848
FCMN Contact: Email Contact
http://www.ADNAS.com
SOURCE: Applied DNA Sciences
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.20 printing!! Looking very nice! igor88
Good morning all!!! NEWS Opress release
Jun 2, 2009, 8:31 a.m. EST
Applied DNA Sciences Marks Raw Cotton With American Cotton Grower
DNA Authentication Succeeds With Single Cotton Fiber
STONY BROOK, NY, Jun 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.18, +0.02, +9.09%) , a provider of DNA security solutions, announced today that it has successfully marked over 500,000 pounds of raw cotton fiber with a naturally derived botanical marker called SigNature(R) DNA, as part of a pilot study conducted in collaboration with one of America's largest cotton growers. SigNature DNA was detected homogeneously throughout the various stages of cotton processing, before and after baling, right down to the single cotton fiber. The persistence and stability of the SigNature DNA marker ensured that it was successfully authenticated.
The inclusion of SigNature DNA at such a large scale is the largest deployment of a commercial DNA marker to date. This work is a complement to the tracking of cotton's native DNA in APDN's Biomaterial Genotyping platform, known as "FiberTyping." By authenticating native DNA, APDN ensures that a retail product contains the cotton claimed on the label. Native DNA can also be used to determine the cultivar, and hence the country, from which the original cotton was derived. SigNature DNA markers would allow a specific farmer of natural fibers, or a producer of synthetic fibers, to track specific batches of fiber through to finished textiles and apparel.
Jeff Elder, Chairman of Supima, who represent the growers of American pima cotton, stated: "We strive to assure quality products in a cost effective manner. Authentication of cotton fiber in finished products provides us with a leading edge in today's highly competitive global marketplace."
Annual business revenue stimulated by cotton in the US economy exceeds $120 billion, making cotton America's number one value-added crop (National Cotton Council). Cotton is the dominant fiber in apparel, having captured two-thirds of that market; cotton towels remain enormously popular with consumers; and 100 percent cotton sheets are regaining prominence in the market.
Cotton farmers are looking to grow and sell the highest quality cotton and also to protect their investments and reputations as raw cotton is converted to finished products, crossing borders and facing many potential opportunities for the substitution of lesser quality goods under a higher quality label.
More than 30% of the world's consumption of cotton fiber crosses international borders before processing, a larger share than for wheat, corn, soybeans or rice. Coupled with the complexity of today's international cotton trade, labels are removed from cotton bales during apparel manufacture, making it very difficult to trace the origin of the fibers.
Having access to SigNature DNA identification and authentication technologies will protect the original cotton fiber used throughout the cotton supply chain. SigNature will ensure continuity in the cotton fiber identity and protect textiles and garments from counterfeiting and fraud, which can create sub-standard products, that "appear" to be good quality, but often fail to perform after even a few launderings.
Dr. James Hayward, CEO of APDN, commented, "SigNature DNA is very versatile. It can be embedded into any fiber or polymeric raw material used in technical textile products. Medical textiles, protective clothing, performance clothing for work or outdoor activities, as well as nonwoven materials, can also benefit from SigNature DNA identification and authentication. SigNature markers can enable any manufacturer of synthetic fibers or any farmer of natural fibers to trace the inclusion of their fibers in retail goods."
SigNature DNA is fast becoming recognized by the textile and apparel industry not only for cotton, but a wide range of commercial and industrial textile applications. Based on the patented botanical, green technology employed by APDN, SigNature DNA can be used to mark raw fiber, yarn, woven and non-woven labels and even the garment itself. The flexibility and high specificity of SigNature DNA enable the manufacture of a practically unlimited variety of product markers. Every SKU in the world could potentially be uniquely marked.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators. To learn more, go to www.adnas.com.
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 16, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax 631-444-8848
FCMN Contact: Email Contact
http://www.ADNAS.com
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UT!!
How many shares are out there for SNRS?? Thanks igor88
Good morning Pastor Phil. Nice PDMI news this morning. Could be a run if it breaks .0015 Take care!! igor88
Good morning!! PDMI, more good news! Could run if it breaks .0015
press release
Jun 1, 2009, 8:30 a.m. EST
Paradigm Medical Announces Plans to Release Its New Corneal Topographer, the Paravue, in the United States Market
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, Jun 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!pdmi (PDMI 0.00, +0.00, +9.09%) announced today that the Company will soon begin to introduce the first of its four new ophthalmic diagnostic devices, the Paravue, during the remainder of 2009. The Paravue is a sophisticated topographer utilizing Placido Disk Technology and an advanced software to provide accurate and detailed analysis of the anterior corneal surface.
Corneal topography -- also known as videokeratography or corneal mapping -- represents a significant advance in the measurement of the corneal curvature. Most corneal topographers evaluate 8,000 to 10,000 specific points across the entire corneal surface. By contrast, the Paravue processes more than 100,000 points. It also offers corneal wave front analysis with 2, 3 or 4 maps available for comparison.
The Paravue provides both a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of corneal curvature. It does so by utilizing a big placido disk with 24 concentric rings, which project onto the cornea to create a virtual image. The device compares this image to the target size, and the computer then calculates the corneal curvature. Advanced features including advanced rings editing, variable scales, refractive power map and more make the Paravue a valuable tool in the optometric and ophthalmic clinics.
"The addition of the Paravue to our existing ophthalmic product line fills an important segment that was missing," said Paradigm Medical President, Stephen Davis. "We are excited to offer not just another topographer, but one with many impressive features and incredibly friendly software that provides ease of use, flexible mapping and accuracy."
About Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. is a medical device company that develops, manufactures and distributes cutting edge, new innovative products in the diagnostic ultrasound and early glaucoma detection markets. Paradigm has the only patented technology utilizing photon laser for cataract removal. The Company is poised to capture a niche market within the Glaucoma and ultrasound microscopy fields. Paradigm Medical Industries markets its products to ophthalmologists, optometrists, universities, and clinics throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
For more information, please visit: www.paradigm-medical.com
This press release contains statements that, if not verifiable historic fact, may be viewed as forward-looking statements that could predict future events and outcomes with respect to Paradigm and its business. The predictions embodied in these statements will involve risk and uncertainties and, accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed or implied in such forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc.
Stephen Davis
President
801-977-8970
www.paradigm-medical.com
SOURCE: Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc.
http://www.paradigm-medical.com
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Good morning all. More good news for APDN!!!
Applied DNA Sciences Uses DNA Authentication to Safeguard Premium Wine Against Counterfeiting and Fraud
STONY BROOK, NY, May 28, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.15, 0.00, -2.58%) , a provider of DNA-based security solutions, announced today that it is using its patented and proprietary DNA authentication to help premium wine producers in their fight against fraud and counterfeiting. With counterfeit wines estimated to account for as much as five percent of the secondary market (Wine Spectator 2009), vintners need new technologies that allow them to easily validate the authenticity of their products. Along with more traditional chemical assays, DNA authentication is increasingly being accepted as a method to verify the authenticity of wine.
Wine fraud typically takes the form of counterfeit labels. Some producers attempt to reduce fraud by marking future vintage bottles with engraved serialized numbers, however, the counterfeiters have still been able to defraud older vintages and taint genuine products with poorer substitutes.
APDN has now completed a number of feasibility studies involving the application of complex botanical SigNature DNA(R) markers onto premium wines. The host for the DNA marker may be the label, the cork, or the bottle itself. These markers can be instantly screened using handheld readers, while the identity of the bottle may be proved forensically by DNA analyses. The DNA markers produced by APDN are unique, non-replicable and have false positive rates of less than one in a trillion. This enables producers to effectively implement a protection strategy that assures the long term security of their products and brands.
Another common method of wine fraud is the practice of blending inexpensive wine with more expensive wine or other materials and selling it at the higher price. APDN has developed methods to help counteract these activities, by allowing vintners to verify the contents of the wine by the genetic provenance or "BioMaterial Genotype" of a specific grape cultivar. Both methodologies can help the brand owner or vintner definitively verify both the internal and external contents of the wine, offering a complete system for authentication.
For centuries, most wineries made little effort to ensure their wines could not be faked. Wine fraud and counterfeiting has grown large enough that the FBI's art fraud squad is investigating. A spate of highly publicized incidents recently brought this crisis to public attention. In 1998, bottles of 1990 Penfold's Grange were revealed to be counterfeit, exhibiting typographical errors and inconsistent printing. Approximately 16,000 bottles of Sassicaia, retailed at $100 to $125 a bottle, were identified as fake and seized in Italy in 2000. Perhaps the most renowned and shocking counterfeiting scandal came to light in 2007, when a lawsuit brought by billionaire wine collector William Koch sparked a widespread federal investigation of several notable auction houses, wine collectors, and importers.
But now, concerned that customers will lose confidence and stop buying, wineries from Napa Valley, Long Island, Bordeaux, Tuscany and even the Barossa Valley in Australia, are exploring ways to make sure future bottles and their contents can be authenticated.
"Consumer confidence is eroded each time a story about fake goods is published. More and more, brand owners are recognizing that counterfeiting is a worldwide problem that needs to be immediately addressed by every business, in every market. DNA can help wineries protect their products and assure their customers of the authenticity of their high value investments without affecting the character of the finished product," stated Dr. James Hayward, CEO of APDN.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators. To learn more, go to (www.adnas.com).
The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 16, 2008 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax: 631-444-8848
FCMN Contact:
Email Contact
http://www.adnas.com
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Applied DNA Sciences Uses DNA Authentication to Safeguard Premium Wine Against Counterfeiting and Fraud
STONY BROOK, NY, May 28, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!apdn (APDN 0.15, 0.00, -2.58%) , a provider of DNA-based security solutions, announced today that it is using its patented and proprietary DNA authentication to help premium wine producers in their fight against fraud and counterfeiting. With counterfeit wines estimated to account for as much as five percent of the secondary market (Wine Spectator 2009), vintners need new technologies that allow them to easily validate the authenticity of their products. Along with more traditional chemical assays, DNA authentication is increasingly being accepted as a method to verify the authenticity of wine.
Wine fraud typically takes the form of counterfeit labels. Some producers attempt to reduce fraud by marking future vintage bottles with engraved serialized numbers, however, the counterfeiters have still been able to defraud older vintages and taint genuine products with poorer substitutes.
APDN has now completed a number of feasibility studies involving the application of complex botanical SigNature DNA(R) markers onto premium wines. The host for the DNA marker may be the label, the cork, or the bottle itself. These markers can be instantly screened using handheld readers, while the identity of the bottle may be proved forensically by DNA analyses. The DNA markers produced by APDN are unique, non-replicable and have false positive rates of less than one in a trillion. This enables producers to effectively implement a protection strategy that assures the long term security of their products and brands.
Another common method of wine fraud is the practice of blending inexpensive wine with more expensive wine or other materials and selling it at the higher price. APDN has developed methods to help counteract these activities, by allowing vintners to verify the contents of the wine by the genetic provenance or "BioMaterial Genotype" of a specific grape cultivar. Both methodologies can help the brand owner or vintner definitively verify both the internal and external contents of the wine, offering a complete system for authentication.
For centuries, most wineries made little effort to ensure their wines could not be faked. Wine fraud and counterfeiting has grown large enough that the FBI's art fraud squad is investigating. A spate of highly publicized incidents recently brought this crisis to public attention. In 1998, bottles of 1990 Penfold's Grange were revealed to be counterfeit, exhibiting typographical errors and inconsistent printing. Approximately 16,000 bottles of Sassicaia, retailed at $100 to $125 a bottle, were identified as fake and seized in Italy in 2000. Perhaps the most renowned and shocking counterfeiting scandal came to light in 2007, when a lawsuit brought by billionaire wine collector William Koch sparked a widespread federal investigation of several notable auction houses, wine collectors, and importers.
But now, concerned that customers will lose confidence and stop buying, wineries from Napa Valley, Long Island, Bordeaux, Tuscany and even the Barossa Valley in Australia, are exploring ways to make sure future bottles and their contents can be authenticated.
"Consumer confidence is eroded each time a story about fake goods is published. More and more, brand owners are recognizing that counterfeiting is a worldwide problem that needs to be immediately addressed by every business, in every market. DNA can help wineries protect their products and assure their customers of the authenticity of their high value investments without affecting the character of the finished product," stated Dr. James Hayward, CEO of APDN.
About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. APDN also provides BioMaterial GenoTyping(TM) by detecting genomic DNA in natural materials to authenticate finished products. Both technologies protect brands and products in a wide range of industries and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators. To learn more, go to (www.adnas.com).
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OK Thanks have a good day! igor88
I jus bought some PDMI!!! bid raised to .0014 after that!!! Looking good for breakout! igor88
Pastor Phil. I'm buying PDMI today! Looks ready for break if it can get through .0015. Good luck to you!! Nice news yesterday for PDMI!!! igor88
Good afternoon. Can anyone tell me the float and outstanding shares for PDMI. Thanks igor88
Now bid raised to .017 Looking good. They still aren't getting my shares!!
No-one selling! Bid just raised to .016 MM's want your shares. Ask is raised to .021 Something good is coming imo! igor88
Anvh is acting like some good news is coming or someone knows something. IMO!! Take care! igor88
Last update: 10:53 a.m. EDT April 24, 2009
SEATTLE, Apr 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Anviron Holding Company (Pinksheets: ANVH) ("Anviron"), a manufacturer and marketer of "Clean & Green" products and technology, announced today the recent dividend reversal by DTC will be cleared up and resolved in due course. The Company has fully funded the dividend and will be working with DTC and the Transfer Agent over the next few days to correct this error.
Anviron is a company dedicated to bringing to market "Clean Solutions to Complex Problems" by offering a wide range of biodegradable, environmentally friendly products and technologies that will substitute for many of the hazardous chemicals commonly used all over the world. For information about Anviron and its product offerings visit us on the web at www.anviron.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Anviron within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and cannot be guaranteed. The forward-looking statements discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors affecting Anviron. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Anviron undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement based on the result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE: Anviron Holding Company
The Anviron Holding Company
Shareholder relation contact:
Ms. Polly Anderson, 800-619-9890
Copyright Business Wire 2009
Good morning! Not much volume today. igor88
Good morning all!! Anvh bounced back nicely from .02 to close even @ .026 yesterday! .026 X .027 this morning. IMO gonna break .03 today. Good luck to all. igor88
ANVH .021 x .023 now. Bouncing already
MM's bringing it down on only 700k shares traded! Look for bounce soon for ANVH! igor88
Good morning!! ANVH .02 X .021 Good time to pick up a few shares imo!! igor88
ANVH shake to .022 X .023! High was .028 Gonna bounce here!
Breaking out!!
Getthapaper, check out ANVH!! Hope you got some!!
thanks!! will do.
getthapaper, feeling great!! ANVH looking good!! Did you get some the other day on that pullback? igor88
Anvh .0145 x .015 Hope you picked up some at open!! igor88
SORRY meant to type more. lol ANVH bouncing back. .0125 x .013 now. Radar this one. igor88
ANVH
Good morning getthapaper. I will keep an eye on those, thanks! Here is something on ANVH! Took a little dip yesterday. .0115 X .0125 now. Time to buy imo.
e-mail from polly :" Please be clear, the Company is not selling share for cash at this point. Share increase has been used to increase business and develop patnerships with long term investors.
We are working a five year plan originally developed by Dr. Fischer and we are currently 15 months ahead of schedule. I can also assure you that the current partners and long term investors in our business are not purchasing their shares or interest in the business based on our current pps. The senior management is a little more savy then that.
We have a very competant team of experts that advise Dr. Fischer and the board in moving this machine forward. The Corporate Collective group has completed a business valuation and I assure you it's several multiples higher than our market cap on pinksheets.
As relationships develop and finalize announcements will be forth coming. Until then we will endeavour to grow the business as that ultimately will be what drives the pps when we complete our current business development stage."
anyone with ameritrade having trouble with quote? Mine is still .0165 X .0175 with no volume. thanks
From what Young has done, its a good thing. Time will tell. Anvh seems to keep getting buying pressure each day. Usually a stock that has gone up this much, will pull back. But Anvh hasn't yet. That is a very strong sign that we will keep moving higher. igor88
Good morning getthapaper. ANVH is a good one to keep an eye one. A lot going on. News below! igor88
Anviron Appoints New CEO and Board Member
Last update: 8:00 a.m. EDT April 7, 2009
SEATTLE, Apr 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Anviron Holding Company. (Pinksheets:ANVH) ("Anviron"), a manufacturer and marketer of "Clean & Green" products and technology, announced today Steve B. Young will be the chemical producer's new chief executive officer and director effective immediately.
Shares of the company closed up at $0.016 on 6 April 2009 since an all time low on 27 March 2009, representing more than a 966% increase in the value of the stock over this time period.
Young, 46, was named to the Company's board effective immediately as well. He has been president and chief operating officer of the Company since it's forming in 2008. Young joined the predecessor of Anviron in 1999 as operations manager. Anviron said Dr. Bruce Fischer, 46, will continue to serve as chairman and managing director for the foreseeable future. Dr. Fischer has been the chairman and managing director since the formation of the business in 2008.
Over the past year and a half under the leadership of Steve Young, Anviron has maintained consistent growth and profits every quarter since it's founding in January 2008. In September 2008 it was chosen as the technology of choice for a 200 thousand hectare reclamation project for its ability to convert land and soil at the molecular level. This single project is estimated at $70 Million over the first 18 months of the project and ongoing annual sales of $21 Million.
Steve Young will be splitting his time over the next 6 months between Bangkok, Thailand; Netanya, Israel; Assisi, Italy and Seattle, Washington in order to best serve our client and employee base. Once he has established the structure and management directives for the Company, he will be headquartered in Netanya, Israel in close management control of the accounting and Marketing departments of the international business.
Anviron is a company dedicated to bringing to market "Clean Solutions to Complex Problems" by offering a wide range of biodegradable, environmentally friendly products and technologies that will substitute for many of the hazardous chemicals commonly used all over the world. For information about Anviron and its product offerings visit us on the web at www.anviron.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Anviron within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and cannot be guaranteed. The forward-looking statements discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors affecting Anviron. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Anviron undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement based on the result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE: The Anviron Holding Company
The Anviron Holding Company
Shareholder relation contact:
Ms. Polly Anderson, 800.619.9890 p
Copyright Business Wire 2009
Very thin here!! outstanding shares are around 225 million. Doesn't take much volume to move this.
Good morning getthapaper! Anvh looking very strong. IMO if it pulls back any to around .01 would be a good buy. They paid a dividend for the first quarter this year and that is very unusal for pink sheet stock!! Webnar on April 14. Should be a good listen!! Take care! igor88