Senecio Software Inc. Signs Deal with DNA Phenomics to Provide Software Engineering Services and Bioinformatics Support

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - August 7, 2003 - Senecio Software Inc. (a leading developer of advanced, multi-tier, web-based software) today announced a broad alliance entailing bioinformatics support and healthcare system development for DNA Phenomics Sdn Bhd (a development-stage company focused on the emerging field of phenomics and the discovery of genomic-based diagnostic tests).

The alliance combines Senecio's experience designing platform-neutral, all-Java, web-based systems with DNA Phenomics' genetic research and diagnostic test development. Initially, the work for the alliance will involve the installation of bioinformatics systems in Kuala Lumpur for use by DNA Phenomics' research scientists worldwide. Long term, the work will broaden to include creating components needed to deliver and analyze planned diagnostic test products using web services.

Dr. Jerry Wicks, President of Senecio Software, stated, "our research and development efforts focusing on the design and engineering of platform-neutral, web-based data gathering systems is beginning to payoff. Our software engineering strength has traditionally been in the design and development of desktop survey systems and statistical applications. Developing those technologies which enable us to push applications out to the net has allowed us to design and implement completely new methods for collecting social, demographic and medical data. Our AskAnywhere survey system will be modified and deployed for use in the clinical genomic studies planned by DNA Phenomics later this year and next."

Ezehan Kamaluddin, DNA Phenomics' Chief Operating Officer, noted, "by completing this alliance with Senecio Software, we are combining talented and experienced software engineers with our world-class lab resources to rapidly create a genomic/phenomic powerhouse in the Asia-Pacific region. Combining these assets will hasten our move into the marketplace."

About Senecio Software

Founded in 1992, Senecio Software Inc. is a privately held company based in Bowling Green, Ohio. The company specializes in the design and production of advanced, multi-tier, web-based systems used in the collection and analysis of social, health, market research, and demographic data. Given the rise in Internet-based commerce and the demand for online information processing solutions, Senecio's corporate strategy has increasingly focused on the development of customized data-gathering tools used by professional survey researchers, scientists, and market analysts. Along with designing multi-tier, web-based survey software, Senecio is developing unique data gathering tools involving remote sensing and wireless communication. Senecio Software has been the recipient of numerous research grants from the U.S. government's National Institutes of Health. Additional information about the company, its products, partnerships, and research agenda can be found at http://www.senecio.com.

About DNA Phenomics

DNA Phenomics is a development-stage company focused on the emerging field of phenomics and engaged in the discovery of genomic-based diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. The company's phenomics discovery platform offers university labs as well as pharmaceutical and life science companies a powerful research tool for uncovering patterns in the genome associated with health factors and drug responses. The company's goal is to become a leader in the discovery, development, and sale of genomic-based diagnostic healthcare products and biotech research services throughout Asia and the Pacific. Founded in 2003, DNA Phenomics is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. DNA Phenomics is a privately-held company. Additional information about DNA Phenomics and its genomic-based solutions can be found at http://www.dnaphenomics.com.

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Senecio Software Inc.
Jerry W. Wicks, Ph.D.
President
Senecio Software Inc.
125 N. Main St.
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
(419) 352-4371
jwicks@senecio.com

DNA Phenomics
Ezehan Reza Kamaluddin
Chief Operating Officer
DNA Phenomics
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ezehan@dnaphenomics.com

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