- What
is DNA?
- How
does the kit work?
- How
long will the UV markings last?
- Is
there any recommended way of marking your property?
- Will
the product adhere to any surface?
- Will
the product deface my property?
- Why
would I need the DNA Print-Kit?
- If
I am burgled, how would I proceed in proving ownership
of assets?
- Is
the DNA in the ink my own DNA?
- Could
I special-order a batch of ink with my own DNA in
it?
- Is
the DNA/UV ink available in any other form besides
the kit?
- Is
it possible for the UV marks to be washed away either
naturally or by a cleaning process?
- Why
is the DNA in the ink an important factor?
- Why
can I sometimes see the markings under the light?
- Will
exposure to light cause the product to fade?
- Is
the kit safe to use?
- How
would I test the DNA for authenticity?
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What
is DNA?
DNA or Deoxyribonucleic acid is the chemical makeup
that defines the uniqueness of every living organism.
It is the blueprint of the nucleic structure of
every cell. Each cell has its own unique
DNA code and has become synonymous with proof
of authenticity and scientific accuracy.
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How
does the kit work?
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The
DNA Print-Kit contains a patented clear ink embedded
with specific sequenced DNA strands that are only
known to our laboratories. (These strands
of DNA are derived from a calf's thymus.)
This technically advanced system allows you to
mark your personal property to protect against
forgery or counterfeiting.
Your own unique thumbprint, when placed on the
kit's DNA treated pad, gives you two invisible
unique methods of indisputable identifications
that would be accepted in any court.
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How long will the UV markings
last?
Marks placed on objects will last indefinitely.
The UV ink is of very high quality, and is now in its
seventh generation. The inventor in his lab tested
the first marking by the Print-Kit eight years ago,
and it is still there today.
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there any recommended way of marking your property?
We suggest placing your fingerprint and personal
code in discreet places. For example, take
out the battery of your laptop and place your
fingerprint/code there, or mark your Great Aunt
Charlotte's vase under its base. These covert
markings will enhance the longevity of the UV
in the security ink.
Don't forget too that it is important to
record all markings/codes/locations in the inventory
ledger included in the Kit.
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the product adhere to any surface?
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DNA
Print-Kit markings will adhere to most solid surfaces
- paper, wood, pottery, metal. However,
we recommend the use of the DNA/ UV ink in an acrylic
base for use on highly polished metal surfaces and
glass. This acrylic formula will keep the
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Will
the ink deface my property?
No, absolutely not - this is a highly sophisticated
and non-toxic composition. Extensive forensic
testing of the UV ink shows that it will not damage
or degrade the surface of marked items.
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would I need the DNA Print-Kit?
We live in times where identity theft, forgery,
counterfeiting, burglary and diversion have become
more rampant. If your possessions are lost
or stolen and recovered, your items can be scanned
with a UV detector that is included in the kit.
This detector will make your DNA mark visible,
which will allow you to prove ownership. It is
also standard procedure for police to UV scan
recovered property.
Don't forget that it also is important to
mark items with both your fingerprint and your
personal code. Every mark that is made should
also be recorded in the ledger that is included
in the Kit.
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If I am burgled, how would
I proceed in proving ownership of assets?
When you open your DNA Print-Kit, you will find an inventory
ledger. This ledger will be crucial in the recovery
of your assets. As you walk through your home
or office marking your property, record each item and
location of marking into the property ledger.
If you are burgled, you can then present a copy of the
ledger to the police as proof that you did in fact mark
your objects, and that you have a way of proving that.
Is the DNA in the ink my own
DNA?
No. The ink in the Print-Kit is embedded with
a manufacturer's selected sequence of DNA that
is derived from a calf's thymus. Each sequence
used will be unique to that particular batch of ink.
Could
I special order a batch of ink with my own DNA in it?
It is possible to use your own DNA by submitting a sample
of saliva or a hair follicle in a kit provided by our
laboratory. When the sample is received and uniquely
sequenced, it is embedded in the ink batch. There
is a one-time fee to manufacture your own DNA sequence.
Please contact our offices for more information.
Is the DNA/UV ink available
in any other form besides the kit?
Yes. We are willing to work with you to create
an ink process that best suits your personal or corporate
needs.
Is it possible for the UV marks
to be washed away either naturally or by a cleaning
process?
DNA Print-Kit markings cannot be washed off by natural
wear. If someone were to locate the markings on
an object, he or she would need to completely obliterate
the mark to remove all traces of the UV ink by using
harsh chemicals. (However, if the ink markings
have been removed, traces of the DNA sequence will still
remain on the object.) Since marks on glass and
highly polished metals can be cleaned with harsh chemicals,
we offer our acrylic formula for use on these particular
surfaces.
Why is the DNA in the ink an
important factor?
The DNA is the final layer of protection for your assets.
The need for this precision becomes evident when recovering
a valuable object, such as a painting or a sculpture.
The question of proving ownership could become an issue
far greater than matching someone's fingerprint
to one on the back of an object. The DNA sequence
in the ink can be lifted off the object, and the sequence
verified through any forensic lab. DNA evidence
is indisputable and may well be the final link in reclaiming
your valuable object.
Why can I sometimes see the
markings under the light?
Because the DNA Print-Kit is a UV product, any exposure
that the ink has to sunlight might cause the ink markings
to become slightly visible to the naked eye. Therefore,
it is important to place markings on the underside of
items.
Will
exposure to light cause the product to fade?
Yes. Sunlight is the only factor that will have
a "fading" effect on the ink. This is
due to the fact that the ink is of an ultraviolet composition.
Again, we recommend that markings are placed on the
underside of products, where exposure to light is not
an issue.
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the kit safe to use?
The DNA Print-Kit contains no toxins or dyes that
present any health risks, and the product may
be applied to most surfaces.
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How would I test the DNA for
authenticity?
If the DNA ink needs to be verified, it would only require
a small sample scraped from the marked surface.
The sample should be placed in a small plastic bag and
sent to the laboratory for examination, which will compare
the sequence it has on record. There is a one-time
fee for this service and certifies results will be sent
directly to you.
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