DNA-Encoded
Genetic Markers
DNA
SmartMark
- A virtually
impenetrable line of defense is provided by DNA, the ultimate
identifier. Small sections of DNA called "oligomers"
are assembled and encrypted in the laboratory by stringing together
the As, Gs, Cs and Ts that comprise the alphabet of DNA.
Hundreds of
trillion of versions of the oligomers are available, singularly or in
combination. In addition, reverse engineering is further prevented
by the inclusion of masking DNA in the marker and frequent changing of
authentication sequences. DNA detection and authentication takes
place in the laboratory, where it can be performed in a non-destructive
manner - an important factor when the DNA is included in such things as an
artists signature.
DNA testing of
markers recovered from the field can serve as your assurance of total
authentication of your product. Even more importantly, DNA testing
has been used to resolve disputed or questionable cases; it is the only
authentication method that's admissible as evidence today in courts of
law.
DNA - A
virtually impenetrable barrier to counterfeiting
