ZyGEM Strengthens its Worldwide Presence With New Distribution Agreement for Japan

ZyGEM Strengthens its Worldwide Presence With New Distribution Agreement for
Japan
-- Established Biotechnology Distributor VERITAS Japan Will Distribute ZyGEM's
Innovative DNA Extraction Kits to Japanese Research and Diagnostic Markets --

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. & HAMILTON, New Zealand, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- ZyGEM
Corp. Ltd., a provider of innovative enzyme-based products for DNA extraction
and other life sciences applications, today announced it has entered into an
exclusive agreement with VERITAS Japan to distribute ZyGEM's DNA extraction
products to the Japanese market. This new agreement is the latest in a series
of recent major distribution agreements for ZyGEM's DNA extraction kits with
leading life science product distributors in the Americas, Europe and the
Asia-Pacific region.

This new agreement gives VERITAS Japan exclusive distribution rights in Japan
for ZyGEM's full line of DNA extraction kits. VERITAS will also assist ZyGEM
in developing and building its OEM business in Japan.

"With this important new distribution agreement for Japan, our quest to build
a strong global network of leading distributors for our DNA extraction
technology is largely realized," said Paul Kinnon, CEO of ZyGEM. "We were
fortunate to be able to establish an exceptional distribution channel in the
northern hemisphere last year and our recent agreements with strong partners
in China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and now Japan give us a major
presence in many of the key life sciences hubs and emerging markets worldwide.
These relationships are already generating encouraging gains in customers and
market penetration around the world, and we expect they will become even more
valuable as we launch our planned new products in the coming year."

ZyGEM's technology uses a proprietary thermophilic enzyme to extract DNA from
samples using a single closed-tube system. ZyGEM's approach significantly
reduces the time and cost of DNA extractions while simplifying laboratory
workflow, minimizing error, reducing the risk of contamination, ensuring
sample integrity and facilitating extractions from trace samples. It is
easily adaptable for use with virtually all off-the-shelf laboratory
automation systems. The technology can be specifically formulated for use
with a wide range of different sample types without the need for further
purification. ZyGEM's technology has been validated for use in highly
regulated applications, including forensic analysis.

"ZyGEM's DNA extraction technology providing superior accuracy, speed and
versatility for research and diagnostic applications is an excellent example
of the innovative products we are committed to providing our customers," said
Shinsaku Iida, CEO of VERITAS Japan. "With the continued rapid growth in the
demand for DNA-based tests and assays, access to easy-to-use and cost
effective DNA extraction technology is becoming ever more essential. We are
proud to be the exclusive distributors of this valuable technology in Japan
and look forward to working with ZyGEM to build its Japanese presence."

Further terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About ZyGEM's DNA Extraction Kits

prepGEM(®) kits have been formulated for high-throughput DNA extraction from
animal tissue samples for life science research, animal testing and
traceability, selective breeding and other animal health and agricultural
applications. prepGEM(®) kits enable high-throughput DNA extraction of 384
samples in less than 30 minutes. They contain reagents that have been
optimized for downstream PCR-based applications including quantitative PCR,
genotyping using STRs or SNPs, RFLP analyses, etc. prepGEM(®) kits are proven
on a range of animal samples including blood, micro-biopsies (ear tags), meat,
rat tails, fish, fish tails and insects.

forensicGEM(®) kits have been formulated for high-throughput DNA extraction
from crime scene and other sample sources, providing PCR-ready, forensic grade
DNA for 96 samples in just 20 minutes. The one-tube forensicGEM(®) process is
simple to use and easy to automate with current robotic platforms, making it
ideal for database testing as well as case work samples. All reagents are
rigorously quality controlled to test for efficacy and for the absence of
human DNA. forensicGEM(®) kits are validated for forensic analysis.

livestockGEM(®) kits have been formulated for high-throughput DNA extraction
from a range of animal sample types without the need for further purification,
including ear punch microbiopsies, saliva and hair, as well as from blood and
saliva DNA storage cards. Using ZyGEM's technology, staff can prepare DNA
samples up to three times faster than with existing products--the kits provide
PCR-ready DNA for 96 samples in just 20 minutes with no hands-on attention
required. livestockGEM(®) kits are easy to use and to automate for
high-throughput applications using off-the-shelf robotic systems.

For more information on ZyGEM's families of DNA extraction kits, visit
http://zygem.com/Products/Products-Ovw.html or email info@zygem.com

About ZyGEM Corporation
ZyGEM Corporation Limited is a rapidly growing biotechnology company with a
range of innovative enzyme-based products and technologies based on the
company's exclusive collection of microorganisms from extreme environments.
ZyGEM's technology has significant competitive advantages over existing
methods and has potential applications in a number of sizeable global markets.
ZyGEM currently produces DNA extraction and detection products, molecular
biology enzymes and individual enzymes and diagnostics, serving life sciences
customers in basic research, forensics, clinical diagnostics and agriculture.
ZyGEM has facilities in New Zealand and the U.S.A. For more information,
visit www.ZyGEM.com

About VERITAS Japan
VERITAS is dedicated to establishing close and open relationships with
potential suppliers and customers. Specializing in the latest biotechnology
driven business, VERITAS has established a strong presence in Immunology,
Hematology, HLA Tissue Typing, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, and also
in the field of Water Environmental Control. Our emphasis on close cooperation
and mutual trust is unique and vital to bridge the cultural gap between the
Japanese customer and foreign trading partner. Thirty-five years of
accumulated trust makes VERITAS a unique organization and an ideal partner for
companies entering the Japanese market. For more information, visit
www.veritastk.com/english/whoweare

Contacts: Media:
Corporate: GendeLLindheim BioCom Partners
Paul Kinnon Barbara Lindheim
President and CEO 212 918-4650
858 720-8333

SOURCE ZyGEM Corp. Ltd.

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Corporate, Paul Kinnon, President and CEO, +1-858-720-8333, for ZyGEM Corp.
Ltd.