Our mission is to protect sensitive genetic information using the most secure possible method, molecular cryptography.
Genetic information is easily identifiable and contains sensitive health information. Imagine if it was publicly known that you have a genetic disease, such as a neurodegenerative disease like ALS or Huntington’s. Now imagine if others knew this before you did. Your genetic information is yours for life, keep it secure.
The Problem: Unsecured Genetic Information
If left unsecured, your genetic information could become vulnerable to hackers. Multiple computers are used to generate and share your genetic data.
You can be identified by your genetic information. Genetic data reveals traits like your last name, height, weight and even what your face looks like.
Your genetic data can contain highly sensitive information about you, such as your disease predispositions.
If your genetic data ends up in the wrong hands, it could be used to blackmail you or it could end up being sold on the black market.
“As genetic sequencing becomes commonplace, genetic information security will become essential.”
Dr. Sawaya | Founder
Basics of Molecular Cryptography
Generate Security Tags
DNA can be synthesized into short "tags" that can then be attached to your DNA.
Collect Samples
A group of DNA samples are collected by the lab preparing to apply molecular cryptography.
Securely Tag Samples
Each DNA molecule in each sample receives its own unique DNA tag. Knowledge about which tag belongs to which sample is kept secret.
Combine Samples To Hide Info
When the samples are combined, information from the samples is concealed. The resulting pool of DNA can be analyzed while keeping the data secure.
*patents pending
Agilent Technologies
Merrick & Company
BIO-ISAC
Vivid Biotechnologies
The Sequencing Center
University Of Colorado Boulder
