STONY BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied DNA Sciences (OTCBB: APDN) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Smiths Detection (Smiths), part of the global technology business of Smiths Group. Under the terms of the MOU, Smiths will provide APDN with exclusive use of the Bio-seeq™PLUS platform, centered upon a portable, DNA-verifying device for authentication, anti-counterfeiting and anti-diversion. When used in combination with APDN’s SigNature™ DNA markers, the Bio-seeq™PLUS will provide rapid forensic authentication in the field.