Benzinga | Jul 16, 2020 02:44PM EDT

Why Applied DNA's Stock Is Trading Higher Today

* Applied DNA Sciences (NASDAQ:APDN) shares were trading higher on Thursday as traders circulated a USPTO abstract for "Amplicon Expression Vector Vaccines."

* Applied DNA Sciences Inc is a provider of DNA-based supply chain, anti-counterfeiting, and anti-theft technology. The company provides its products and services under the brand of SigNature DNA, SigNature T DNA, fiberTyping, DNAnet, digitalDNA, SigNify and Beacon. It serves clients in various industries. The company has operational footprints across the United States, Europe, Asia, and others.

* Applied DNA Science shares were trading up 11.68% at $8.97 on Thursday. The stock has a 52-week high of $21.35 and a 52-week low of $2.52.