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DNA as the Gold Standard

Trusted and depended upon by law enforcement around the world, DNA is the “Gold
Used alone or in tandem with SigNature DNA, Cashield
Standard ” of forensic evidence. Used by the FBI, Interpol and forensic labs worldwide, Deg rada tion Ink in delibly p e netr ates and m arks bankn ot es
DNA authentication is absolute in character. Thus, DNA is a form of legal, forensic stolen from cash boxes. Once stained, the banknotes cannot be
evidence that is accepted by courts globally. cleaned, even with vigorous washing involving harsh detergents
or solvents.
Why Applied DNA?
The World Customs Organization estimated that counterfeiting accounts for about
$600 billion (2004) and expected to double to $1.2 trillion by 2014. As the counterfeiting
crisis expands, Applied DNA Sciences believes that it can provide total security
solutions that can provide customers with the ability to protect and verify the authenticity
of their products, quickly and affordably.

DNANet: Tactical Forensic Systems

SigNature® DNA Introducing a new family of DNA deterrent products, designed
B a s e d o n p a t e n t e d b o t a n i c a l D N A t e c h n o l o g i e s , SigNature DNA taggants are specifically to enable law enforcement and forensic specialists to:
used to provide unique and traceable identifiers, on any product, as the ultimate forensic
security solution. SigNature DNA provides forensic evidence to link criminals to crimes.  Invisibly mark and assign forensic codes to virtually any
Customers who use SigNature DNA benefit from the following products and services: item
 Quickly authenticate items that have been marked
 Custom-made botanical SigNature DNA markers for their brand, product or SKUs
 Forensically report on the absolute originality of any
 Embedment of SigNature DNA into multiple mediums or carriers, including prototyping marked item
services.
 Authentication of SigNature DNA on the finished product throughout the For highly confidential operations, Applied DNA Sciences can
logistic, supply chain. create unique DNA codes to mark security inks, thermal transfer
 Expert Witness reports and services for court cases. ribbon, laser toner, adhesives, and other carriers that can be used
 Customer support, training and consultation on brand and forensic security. to print time-date sensitive or confidential documents.

SigNature DNA can also be added to a wide range of formulations such as varnishes, Investment Appeal
paints, adhesives, and into topical non-toxic sprays, as unique DNA concentrates  Applicable to nearly 10% of global trade
that can help to deter theft, and increase the likelihood of recovering products  Diversified, global commercial products and services offered to
obtained through illicit crimes. SigNature DNA, in the form of covert marking multiple industries: luxury brands, CViT, fine wine,
sprays is being used by police in Europe to mark and authenticate items involved in pharmaceuticals, textiles and apparel, automotive, government
covert operations. and military.

BioMaterial GenoTyping™  Strong intellectual property rights – 35 patents (14 issued, 21

pending) and 14 trademarks (6 registered, 8 pending)
Genomic DNA present in natural materials, such as food, nutraceutics, wine, paper and textiles,
provides a means for product authentication. For cotton apparel, Applied DNA developed  Signed five year exclusive agreement with luxury brand which
FiberTyping™ as a genetic test to verify the presence of high quality, extra long staple cotton in requires minimum payments totaling $8.7m to maintain
greige yarn and greige fabric, as well as in finished apparel. exclusivity.
 Working with Retired Vice Admiral Edward Straw to
commercialize APDN products to protect genuine supply
Cashield™ Degradation Ink chains
Cashield Degradation Ink is certified by LNE and independently validated by the
University of Leeds as “ markedly better than staining inks from other suppliers. ”
 CEO, Dr. James Hayward has invested over $3 million in the
company

SigNature DNA is a registered trademark of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. ®

CashieldTM and DNANetTM are trademarks of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Safe Harbor — 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 w hich 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 23, 2009 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 una nticipated events.

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