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    2012

    August 02

    DNA Genotek Inc. and BioServe Biotechnologies, Ltd. to Support Genetic Study of Craniofacial Anomalies in Ethiopia

    DNA Genotek, a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies Inc. and a leading provider of products for biological sample collection, and BioServe Biotechnologies, Ltd today announced that they are jointly providing support for a new genomic study into craniofacial anomalies (cleft lip and palate) in Ethiopia.

    July 20

    DNA Genotek Is Awarded Key Patent for Oral Sample System

    DNA Genotek, a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies Inc. and a leading provider of products for biological sample collection, stabilization and preparation, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a key patent relating to the physical design that is core to its all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transportation of nucleic acids from oral samples for research and molecular diagnostic applications.

    June 01

    DNA Genotek's Oragene®•DNA kit chosen by ScotlandsDNA for ancestry testing

    The Oragene•DNA saliva collection kit has been selected by ScotlandsDNA, a new genetic testing company specializing in Scottish ancestry.

    May 03

    DNA Genotek Inc. Announces Recipients of the DNA Genotek Grant Program

    High quality applications net two winning proposals.

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    DNA Genotek Inc., a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR), focuses on providing high-quality biological sample collection products and end-to-end services for human genomics, microbiome and infectious disease applications. The Company's Oragene•Dx and ORAcollect•Dx product lines are the first and only FDA 510(k) cleared saliva-based DNA collection devices for in vitro diagnostic use. DNA Genotek also offers Research Use Only products to collect and preserve large amounts of DNA or RNA from multiple sample types. DNA Genotek markets its products worldwide and has a global customer base with thousands of customers in over 100 countries.

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