Applied DNA Sciences Announces Relisting to the OTCBB

STONY BROOK, NY--(Marketwire - April 5, 2011) - Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTCBB: APDN) is pleased to announce that it is once again a fully listed OTCBB company and can now be easily found on all OTCBB reporting sites. APDN continues to be quoted on the OTCQB as well for electronic trading. At no point in time was APDN delisted or downgraded in any way and the company always maintained OTCBB reporting requirements to be a fully listed Bulletin Board company, so it is only natural that APDN is once again listed on the OTCBB.

For current stock quotes for APDN, investors can always go to www.otcmarkets.com to stay current on APDN's trading activity and stock price.

About APDN
APDN sells patented DNA security solutions that provide anti-counterfeit protection, as well as protecting brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used for product authentication in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied. When used in conjunction with other law enforcement technologies, SigNature DNA can provide a forensic chain of evidence that has been used successfully in more than 15 convictions. To learn more, go to www.adnas.com where APDN routinely posts all press releases.

The statements made by APDN may be forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe APDN's future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of APDN. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our short operating history, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to time in APDN's SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 15, 2010 and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. APDN undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact Information:

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Debbie Bailey
631-444-8090
fax: 631-444-8848

MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Meraglia
631-444-6293
fax: 631-444-8848

FCMN Contact:

Web site: http://www.adnas.com