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Technology Transfer Group to License DNA Steganography Patent
from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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June 17, 2002 - DNA is the key information molecule in living system,
since it carries the code that uniquely identifies humans
or other types of organisms. Drs. Bancroft and Clelland of
Mount Sinai have developed a technology, called DNA
Lock™, that uses DNA biomolecules for secure marking of
valuables or other documents. With DNA Lock™, a DNA authentication
code is hidden so completely in an enormous assortment of
other DNA molecules, that discovery and decoding by counterfeiters
of the authentication DNA is virtually impossible. However,
an authorized person, knowing the secret DNA keys that "unlock"
the code, can readily read the authentication information.
The concealed DNA code can either be incorporated into a marking
ink or other liquids, or attached to valuables or documents.
The patent is applicable to many security areas: anti-theft,
anti-counterfeiting, entry control, and product authentication.
TTG will handle all commercial applications of this breakthrough
technology world-wide, and expects to license manufacturers
and systems developers for use in each of these various markets.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine: Located in Manhattan,
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is internationally recognized
for ground-breaking clinical and basic-science research, and
innovative approaches to medical education. One indication
of Mount Sinai's leadership in scientific investigation is
its receipt during FY00 of $168 million in public and private
research funding, including over $112 million in NIH grants,
placing it 22nd among the nation's 125 medical schools. Mount
Sinai School of Medicine is also known for unique educational
programs that not only prepare students to be highly skilled
care givers, but help them to reach their maximum potential
as caring, well-rounded people. Long dedicated to serving
its community, the School extends its boundaries to improve
health care delivery, educational opportunities and quality
of life for residents of East Harlem and surrounding communities.
Technology Transfer Group, a division of Polestar Ltd.,
was founded in 1995 by Wendell Smith and has been active in
licensing security technologies in international markets.
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