What is DNA and how can it be used to deter the production of forged documents?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the ultimate reality check. DNA is the genetic material that contains the instructions for the development and functioning of plant and animal organisms, and it is found in all living things. The structure or code of DNA is unique to the organism to which it belongs and can be used as a tag or unique marker to identify materials to which it is affixed. It is effectively natures fingerprint. Applied DNA Sciences has developed a unique form of SigNature DNA protection by developing a proprietary, patented method to create a marker or tag derived from botanical DNA, a 100% natural resource. This marker can be mixed with the ink used to print the documents or the actual materials used to manufacture the documents themselves. The tag enhances the effectiveness of inks and other materials because DNA cannot be copied due to its enormous variability and provides forensic proof of authenticity.
