Applied DNA Sciences Receives Final Payment from Supima

Launches Authentication Services
STONY BROOK, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: APDN), a provider
of DNA-based security solutions, today announced that it has
successfully completed the feasibility study and received the final
payment from Supima, the promotional organization of the American Pima
cotton growers. The name "Supima(R)" is a licensed trademark owned by
Supima and its members, used to promote textile and apparel products
made of 100% American Pima cotton. The name "Supima" is an
abbreviation for Superior Pima. Supima cotton is renowned for its
superior fiber length, strength and natural luster. Because of the
fineness of Supima cotton, more fibers can be spun into a yarn of a
given count, which will enhance the feel and softness, drapeability
and brilliance of color of a fabric. Supima products can be found at
finer department and specialty stores nationwide.

Dr. Benjamin Liang, Chief Technology Officer of APDN stated, "We
have been successful in developing a genetic assay to distinguish
between Pima (including Supima) and Upland cotton in fiber and fabric.
The proprietary, patent-pending methodologies are very specific and
robust and similar to what has been used to track human lineage of
archaeological remains. This test, being marketed as FiberTyping(TM),
can now be used to authenticate products for Supima, distinguishing
Pima cotton from Upland cotton."

"We believe that the genetic assays developed by APDN to detect
Pima cotton DNA in fiber as well as fabric are remarkable discoveries
which will help us provide a higher level of quality assurance and
authentication to all participants in the value chain, from the cotton
grower to the end consumer. We are committed to preserving the
reputation of Supima cotton as the finest cotton in the world,"
commented Jesse Curlee, President of Supima. "We believe that APDN's
developments will alter the face of the global cotton industry and
favorably affect the demand curve."

Cotton classification and the authentication of cotton geographic
origin are issues of global significance. As the world's largest
consumer market, the United States is an attractive destination for
products containing cotton. At the same time, domestic cotton and
textiles are often exported to be processed by foreign apparel-makers.
When these garments are imported back into the United States for sale,
some of those made from US cotton, are allowed to re-enter with
favorable tariff treatment. FiberTyping(TM), for the first time offers
a means to determine the origin of the fibers and textiles in these
finished goods which previously were impossible to trace.

"Supima is to be commended for its commitment to ensuring quality
and authenticity through innovation," commented James A. Hayward,
President & CEO of APDN. "Along with FiberTyping(TM), APDN has also
developed a genetic assay known as PimaTyping(TM), to differentiate
between ELS cotton from different regions of the world. We believe
that these assays will have important implications for U.S. cotton,
both Pima and Upland, and for regulating international trade," Dr.
Hayward continued.

Pima cotton is a generic name for extra-long staple (ELS) cotton
grown in the U.S., Australia, Peru and in very limited production in a
few other locations around the world. Pima is from the Gossypium
barbadense species, compared to Gossypium hirsutum to which Upland
cotton belongs. The primary differences between Pima (ELS growths)
cotton and Upland cotton are staple length and strength of the fiber.
In the US, cotton is considered to be ELS or Pima if it is an inch and
3/8 or longer. Its strength and uniformity measurements are
considerably higher than those of Upland cotton, which improves the
durability and increases the lifespan of the textile and apparel
products.

About Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Applied DNA Sciences markets and sells DNA encrypted and embedded
solutions that are forensically authenticated by machine-readable
devices. These solutions can be easily integrated with a range of
inks, threads, varnishes, adhesives as well as thermal ribbon, inkjet
and laser ink. Applied DNA Sciences' products can help protect the
brands and intellectual property that can easily be eroded by
counterfeiting, product diversion and fraud. APDN's common stock is
listed on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol "APDN".

The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and
are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and
expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of
risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our
short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market
acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from
time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB, filed on January 15, 2008 and our subsequent
quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB. APDN undertakes no obligation to
update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new
information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect
the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor:
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Debbie Bailey, 631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848
or
Media:
Cameron Associates
Deanne Eagle, 212-554-5463/
or
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