Nucleix is a life science company specializing in forensic DNA analysis and the prevention of biological identity theft. We developed a proprietary "DNA authentication" assay that determines whether forensic DNA samples are genuine or not. A little known fact is that using basic equipment and know-how, DNA with any desired profile can be fabricated in the lab, and this artificial DNA can then be planted in crime scenes as fake evidence. Another potential source for artificial DNA is inadvertent contamination in the forensic lab, which is a major concern in the analysis of DNA evidence. Until recently, there has been no way to distinguish between genetic profiles obtained from fake DNA samples, which may be identical to real biological profiles based on current analytical protocols and technologies. Nucleix’s assay can distinguish between in-vitro synthesized (fake or contaminating) DNA and in-vivo generated (natural) DNA. Our second generation assay, currently under development, is designed to completely integrate the authentication process into the standard forensic procedure. The company is committed to developing state-of-the-art DNA authentication assays that can be integrated into the standard forensic procedure, in order to maintain the high credibility of DNA evidence in the courtroom.