Abstract: Disclosed herein is a security apparatus comprising a blocking device having a formable bag and a marker layer including a transferable marker composition that can be transferred onto any object penetrating the marker layer and any other object or person coming into contact with the marker composition in the event of an attempt to remove the blocking device by puncturing the bag. The blocking device may block an access point such as a manhole to block unauthorized access. The formable bag may be made to conform to the shape of an access passage by inflation or deflation using valve.

Abstract: There is provided a marker system for applying to surfaces operating at high temperatures, the marker system comprising a marker and a temperature resilient medium capable of securing the marker system onto a high temperature surface; wherein the medium contains an inorganic matrix to secure the marker to a surface; wherein the marker comprises a fingerprint to render the marker unique; and wherein the marker system further comprises indicator material to indicate the presence of the marker. Further provided is a composition comprising the marker system. Further provided are engines, exhaust systems and/or catalytic converters or other surfaces operating at high temperatures comprising a surface impregnated with the marker system.

Abstract: A security product is disclosed herein comprising a pouch containing a composition, the composition including a mixture of a liquid, a polymer, a light-emitting material and a plurality of marker materials. The pouch may form part of a blocking device blocking an access passage that gives access to a restricted area, such as a manhole, and the composition may be transferred onto an object or individual coming into contact with the composition if an attempt is made to break through the pouch.

Abstract: Methods are provided for differential biosynthetic labeling of RNA, including identification of cell type-specific programs of gene expression. The methods and compositions of the invention allow detection and/or purification of RNAs with precise spatial and temporal resolution. In various embodiments of the invention, the methods are applied to animal cells, including cell lines, stem cells, selected lineages of organisms, and the like.

Abstract: Described herein are formulations for providing one or more active probiotics to an individual. Compositions are described herein comprising a base substance, one or more prebiotics, and one or more probiotics. Such compositions are beneficial in that they, for example, promote GI health and enhancing immunity.

Abstract: There is disclosed by the present invention a method of generating a marker to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit goods by applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles, fabrics and/or premises, the method includes: applying at least one coding to the surface, where the coding is applied randomly such that the coding provides a unique pattern when subjected to a particular type of stimulus.

Abstract: A marker system for applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles and/or premises, said marker system comprising: a marker comprising a temperature resilient medium having a predefined carbonization temperature capable of securing the marker system onto a surface; wherein the medium contains an inorganic matrix having a predefined fusing point lower than the predefined carbonization temperature of the medium; such that when the marker system is subjected to temperatures above the predefined carbonization temperature of the medium, the inorganic matrix fuses to the marker to form an adhesive protective layer thereby securing the marker onto said surface. A composition comprising the marker system. An item, an article, a good, a vehicle and/or premises comprising a surface impregnated with the marker system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a security apparatus comprising a blocking device having a formable bag and a marker layer including a transferable marker composition that can be transferred onto any object penetrating the marker layer and any other object or person coming into contact with the marker composition in the event of an attempt to remove the blocking device by puncturing the bag. The blocking device may block an access point such as a manhole to block unauthorised access. The formable bag may be made to conform to the shape of an access passage by inflation or deflation using valve.

Abstract: A security product is disclosed herein comprising a pouch containing a composition, the composition including a mixture of a liquid, a polymer, a light-emitting material and a plurality of marker materials. The pouch may form part of a blocking device blocking an access passage that gives access to a restricted area, such as a manhole, and the composition may be transferred onto an object or individual coming into contact with the composition if an attempt is made to break through the pouch.

Abstract: A security marker for an item is disclosed which may include (i) an (optional) first component of the marker which is an indicator (e.g., identify the presence of the forensic component marker); (ii) a second component of the marker which is a forensic component defining a unique identification code or other information for the item, e.g., based on a combination of characteristics; and (iii) a chemical scent/trace, e.g., detectable only by a trained dog. Thus, the marker when deployed may advantageously be tracked/located, e.g., by a dog to aid in the tracing of items or personnel following an offence. Advantageously the chemical scent/trace may be detectible at a distance from the item.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods which utilize a security marker featuring redundancy. In particular, the security marker may include a forensic marker component having a specific combination of predetermined characteristics that directly corresponds to data provided in a database and a validation marker component having a specific combination of separate and distinct predetermined characteristics that are independent of the forensic marker component and which also correspond to the same data provided in the database as the forensic marker component. Thus, the validation marker component may advantageously provide independent means for validating results obtained using the forensic marker component. In this way, the redundancy provided by the second validation marker component may improve the accuracy/reliability of the marker and/or the resiliency of the marker (for example, in the case of degradation of the forensic marker component).

Abstract: A security marker is disclosed which may include (i) a first level of the marker which is an indicator, and (ii) a second level of the marker which is a characteristic fingerprint, wherein the marker is configured such that an identification of the first level of the marker (e.g., the identification of the indicator or its nature) provides information to identify the second level of the marker (e.g. to identify a nature or characteristic of the second level of the marker such as to identify that the second level of the marker is a fingerprint). Therefore, advantageously, the identification of the first level of the marker may provide key information for identifying the what the second level of the marker may be and/or a characteristic of that second level, e.g., a type of fingerprint being used.

Abstract: A marker system for applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles and/or premises, said marker system comprising: a marker comprising a temperature resilient medium having a predefined carbonisation temperature capable of securing the marker system onto a surface; wherein the medium contains an inorganic matrix having a predefined fusing point lower than the predefined carbonisation temperature of the medium; such that when the marker system is subjected to temperatures above the predefined carbonisation temperature of the medium, the inorganic matrix fuses to the marker to form an adhesive protective layer thereby securing the marker onto said surface. A composition comprising the marker system. An item, an article, a good, a vehicle and/or premises comprising a surface impregnated with the marker system.

Abstract: A marker system for applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles and/or premises, said marker system comprising: a marker comprising a temperature resilient medium having a predefined carbonization temperature capable of securing the marker system onto a surface; wherein the medium contains an inorganic matrix having a predefined fusing point lower than the predefined carbonization temperature of the medium; such that when the marker system is subjected to temperatures above the predefined carbonization temperature of the medium, the inorganic matrix fuses to the marker to form an adhesive protective layer thereby securing the marker onto said surface. A composition comprising the marker system. An item, an article, a good, a vehicle and/or premises comprising a surface impregnated with the marker system.

Abstract: There is disclosed by the present invention a method of generating a marker to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit goods by applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles, fabrics and/or premises, the method includes: applying at least one coding to the surface, where the coding is applied randomly such that the coding provides a unique pattern when subjected to a particular type of stimulus.

Abstract: A photographic material for image display including an intimately sorbed contrast agent that provides a contrast layer against which the recorded image can be seen regardless of the nature and colour of the background.

Abstract: A photographic material for image display including an intimately sorbed contrast agent that provides a contrast layer against which the recorded image can be seen regardless of the nature and color of the background.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a uniquely identifiable cable, comprising the steps of: providing one or more wires to be included in a cable; applying a marker system to said one or more wires; and coating the one or more wires having the marker thereon with an insulating layer to form the cable. A device capable of executing the method. A uniquely identifiable cable comprising a marker system formed by the method.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a uniquely identifiable cable, the method comprising: providing one or more cables including an insulating layer thereon to be wound onto a drum or reel; and applying a marker system onto the surface of the insulating layer of the one or more cables prior to or during the winding of the one or more cables onto the drum or reel.

Abstract: A method of generating a composition for identifying goods, the composition comprising an indicator material and a plurality of separately identifiable trace materials combined in such a manner to produce unique trace material combinations, the method comprising: defining a group of trace materials; selecting a plurality of trace materials from the group of trace materials to produce a unique combination; maintaining a record of the trace material combination; comparing further combinations of the trace materials to the record of trace material combinations; and either: if the further combination of trace materials is not found in the record, then generating a trace material combination based on the selected plurality of trace materials and recording the generated trace material combination in the record; or if the further combination of trace materials is found in the record of trace material combinations, re-selecting a different combination of trace materials and comparing this different combination to the