DIATHERIX Laboratories Presents at Homeland Security Conference

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- DIATHERIX Laboratories, Inc.
(DIATHERIX) (www.DIATHERIX.com), today presented at the Michigan Security
Network Homeland Security Market Leadership Conference in Dearborn, Mich.
Dennis Grimaud, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DIATHERIX, explained
the impact of the company's advanced molecular diagnostic testing on
bio-preparedness, pandemic response, infectious disease diagnosis and military
efforts.

"This conference is especially timely because last week Congress reported the
government is failing to properly address the urgent and immediate threat of
biological terrorism. If our country were faced with a biological attack, fast
and accurate testing would be critical in properly containing the outbreak and
properly treating victims," said Grimaud. "In addition, in light of the
current H1N1 pandemic, it was an opportune time to discuss how early,
simultaneous detection of the H1N1 strain and bacterial co-infections can help
effectively identify and treat those patients at highest risk and control the
spread of the virus."

DIATHERIX uses Target Enriched Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (Tem-PCR),
the company's proprietary molecular technology, to test for multiple
pathogens, both viral and bacterial in a single test. Patient results are
available the next day, providing physicians with quick and accurate
information from which to develop an effective course of treatment.

During the conference, where more than 20 presenters discussed biotechnology
and biodefense, Grimaud also addressed Tem-PCR's military application. "Our
technology can also detect infectious agents from multiple environmental
sample types," said Grimaud. If we detect these agents in regions where our
military serves, we can take preventive measures to protect them."

The Michigan Security Network (MiSN) is a non-profit organization that serves
as a platform to accelerate technology development, investment and jobs in the
state of Michigan in the fast-growing homeland security sector. This is the
organization's first technology conference. "Our market analysis on existing
technology gaps in homeland security and our work with technology companies
have given the MiSN an insider's understanding of the innovations available in
the marketplace, like Diatherix," said MiSN Chief Executive Officer and
Founder Leslie Touma. "Our goal is to serve as a market connector, serving a
critical role in bringing together technology creators with the businesses and
first responders that will use their leading edge advancements to save lives
-- whether it's swine flu, new pandemics or biodefense on the battlefield."

DIATHERIX Laboratories, Inc. is located in the HudsonAlpha Institute for
Biotechnology in Huntsville, Ala. DIATHERIX operates as an independent high
complexity CLIA-certified clinical laboratory providing advanced multiplex
molecular diagnostic services to assist healthcare providers in the detection
of infectious disease. For more information, please visit the company's web
site at www.DIATHERIX.com.

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