DNA LifePrint™
A safe and easy to use method of obtaining an accurate DNA sample from
any individual. It enables any individual to obtain a permenant DNA record, for
identification, health applications, and family history. MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Q. | What is DNA LifePrint™? | |
| A. | DNA LifePrint™ was developed in August of 1998 as a DNA management kit and the "finger print of the 21st century" It is a product that brings leading edge DNA technology into the hands of lay people. Future generations have a better chance for a full healthy life by preserving their DNA ancestry in the DNA LifePrint™ Management Kit and it gives parents an infallible identification tool for their children. | |
| Q. | Why was DNA LifePrint™ developed? | |
| A. | DNA LifePrint™ was developed by Joe Matthews a 30-year police veteran and former supervisorin charge of the Miami Beach Homicide Division. After his lead detective work on the nationally-publicized "Baby Lollipop" case and Adam Walsh case, Matthews came to the realization that it is easier to find a missing or stolen automobile than a missing or abducted child. He also found that fingerprints are often unreadable therefore unreliable as a means of identification. He then retired from the Miami Beach Police and dedicated his efforts to create DNA LifePrint™ Management Kit. | |
| Q. | What other benefits are there from DNA LifePrint besides identification purposes? | |
| A. | Every day there are more discoveries of critical applications for DNA. Already physicians are able to identify genetic patterns across generations in families that have maintained a DNA sample to analyze. Identifying a mutated gene may prevent diseases previously thought to be unpresentable, Future generations have a better chance far a full healthy life by preserving their DNA ancestry in the DNA LifePrint™ Management Kit. | |
| Q. | What are parents' greatest fea rs when it comes to their children? | |
| A. | Recent studies show that 87% of parents polled indicated that their greatest single fear was that their child would be reported missing for more than 24 hours. | |
| Q. | Why do I need DNA LifePrint™? | |
| A. | Last year the FBI reported that over 950,000 missing person entries were made in the National Crime Information Computer and that 80-90% of these entries were children and adults stricken with Alzheimer Disease or other disorienting conditions. It often seems that as parents and care givers even when we do everything in our power 10 protect our loved ones against danger in our world - we are often powerless. DNA LifePrint™ is an investigation tool to assist authority far the safe return at our loved ones. | |
| Q. | What about my child's fingerprints and/or footprints that I received from the hospital when they were born? Can't these be used as a means of identification? | |
| A. | The footprints
of a child taken at birth are of no value for identification purposes. Not
only because they are unreadable but the footprint of an infant changes
as the child develops. In a recent study as much as 80% of children's fingerprints
taken at fairs, malls and by parents are not legible enough for identification
purpose. |
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| Q. | Who are DNA LifePrint™ key personnel? | |
| A. | Joe Matthews,
President and CEO is the founding father of DNA LifePrint™. John Walsh is
host of America's Most Wanted, Fox Television's most successful and longest
running show. Since a personal tragedy invaded John's life, he has been
a tireless child advocate and crime fighter. DNA LifePrint™ is the only
commercial product he endorses. Dr. Karl Munch is a Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Genetic Medicine. Department of Medicine. University of Miami. Karl serves as Medical Consultant to the corporation and has been intimately involved with the development of the product. Karl's long list of honors awards appointments and publications make him one of the best known and most widely regarded practitioners of genetic medicine and genetics in our country. |
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| Q. | What is included in DNA LifePrint™ Kit? | |
| A. | The DN A LifePrint™ Kit contains all of the elements necessary to provide the DNA sample which can be retained by the individual or developed into a hard copy. Included in the kits is a vapor proof storage vial containing the fixative solution, sterile cotton swabs. sanitary glove. one storage envelope and literature. | |
| Q. | How long does it take to obtain a DNA sample using DNA LifePrint™? | |
| A. | The entire procedure takes less than 2 minutes. | |
| Q. | How does DNA LifePrint™ work? | |
| A. | The DNA is collected by simply swabbing the inside of ones cheek for several seconds with the swab provided in the kit. The swab is then inserted into the fixative solution contained in the kit's vial. The vial is placed in a specially developed red envelope that filters out ultra violet light and it is maintained in a safe place at room temperature where it can be preserved for generations. | |
| Q. | How long does the DNA LifePrint™ DNA sample last? | |
| A. | The DNA sample obtained with the DNA LifePrint™ last from generations to generation. There is no time limit for DNA LifePrint™. | |
| Q. | What is DNA? | |
| A. | A (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) is a genetic blueprint which contains all the hereditary iformation/instructions for the structure and function of the body. DNA is made of a linear sequence designated by four letters, A,G,C. and T. that "spell out" its information, just as a sequence of the 26 letter of the alphabet spell out words. | |
| Q. | Where Is DNA? | |
| A. | DNA is in every cell nucleus. Cells make up every tissue and organ in the body. The cells that line the interior of the mouth are the most accessible source of DNA | |
| Q. | How Is DNA used to effectively identify an Individual? | |
| A. | Research has proved that DNA is the definite way to positively identify an individual if the need arises. The positive ID can be used for a variety' of circumstances including tracing a missing, kidnaped or abducted child. With the unreliability of footprints, and with fingerprints often being unreadable, the DNA LifePrint™ brings leading edge DNA technology into the hands of lay people - this product offers the 'fingerprint of the 21 "Century." | |
| Q. | How would DNA LifePrint™ be used in a missing child's case? | |
| A. | DNA LifePrint™ can provide the DNA needed for comparative analysis with the evidence obtained in resolving a case. DNA can be obtained by finding perspiration on a pillow, an eyelash, hairbrush with hair, a used Kleenex, a pacifier that has been used or any body fluid. DNA trace evidence verified by comparing it to DNA LifePrint™ sample can serve as an immediate way for authorities to locate and safely return an individual. | |
| Q. | Is DNA LifePrint™ effective in providing DNA Samples? | |
| A. | Validity studies prove that DNA LifePrint™ is 100% reliable in obtaining a sample. In fact the studies yielded that the least amount of DNA found in a sample was 1000 nanograms (this probably means that the individual put the cotton swab in their mouth for just a second) and the greatest amount obtained was 7,80 nanograrns. All that is needed to do the analysis is 3/4 of 1% of 1000 nanograms. | |
| Q. | Who are some of DNA LifePrint™ clients? | |
| A. | American Bankers Insurance Group. Jo Di Maggio Children's Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center, St. Charles Hospital, Kiwanis Club, City of Miami Beach Police Deportment, Youth Education in Safety, Child Safe of Canada, DNA Partners, Inc., Medical First, Inc., Med People Corp. and many others. | |
| Q. | How is John Walsh associated with DNA LifePrint™? | |
| A. | John Walsh became involved with DNA LifePrint™ after becoming friends with Joe Matthews when Matthews worked on his son Adarn's case. John Walsh claims that if a DNA LifePrint™ had been available for use on Adam. it would hove unequivocally solved his case. DNA LifePrint™ is the only commercial product John Walsh endorses | |
| Q. | How do I obtain kils for family members and friends? | |
| A. | DNA LifePrint™
Management Kits can be ordered by calling the Christin Lamb Foundation at
1-800-651-5262 of by ordering from the web site or by mailing the order form and payment to the: Christin Lamb Foundation 546 E. Adams Powell, WY 82435 |