# DNA-Erasing Devices Heather Dewey-Hagborg Finds a Way to Delete the Presence of a Person By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heather-deweyhagborg References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/invisible-dna-erase-heather-dewey-hagborg-05-04-2014/) & [deweyhagborg](http://www.deweyhagborg.com/) Heather Dewey-Hagborg runs her own company titled Biogenfutures, which focuses on the possibilities of DNA, and how people can glean information from such a small substance. Last year the artist conducted a test where she collected [DNA samples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directtoconsumer-genetic-testing) from a variety of unknown sources, then constructed portraits of these people which were incredibly accurate. With her new project, Heather Dewey-Hagborg decided to reverse this process, creating a product that actually erases the presence of DNA. Two sprays are used, 'Erase' and 'Replace,' which actually swipes away the trace of a person being in a particular spot. While this may help some people feel their privacy is protected, the possibility of criminals using the substance for covering up questionable activity is also a risk involved in the making of the product. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/invisible-dna-erase-heather-dewey-hagborg-05-04-2014/), [deweyhagborg](http://www.deweyhagborg.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dna-erasing Technology:** The development of DNA-erasing sprays presents disruptive innovation opportunities in privacy protection and crime prevention. - **Personal Genetic Privacy:** The growing concern for personal genetic privacy creates opportunities for innovative solutions to safeguard individuals' DNA information. - **Forensic DNA Technologies:** Advancements in forensic DNA technologies offer disruptive innovation opportunities in crime scene investigation and evidence analysis. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Security:** The personal security industry can leverage DNA-erasing technology to develop innovative privacy protection solutions. - **Genetic Testing:** The genetic testing industry can address the demand for personal genetic privacy by providing secure and confidential DNA analysis services. - **Forensic Science:** The forensic science industry can incorporate advanced DNA technologies to enhance crime scene analysis and improve investigative processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bio-Plasma Deodorant Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pladeo.md) - [Group Face Blurring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-faces.md) - [Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okcupid-and-photoroom.md) - [Biotech Fragrance Hair Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18-x-future-society.md) - [Natural Environment-Analyzing Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edrone.md) - [Thermal Label Packaging Erasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-packaging-invisipen.md) - [Post-Mortem Wireless Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-memoriam.md) - [Data Redaction Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-eraser.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md)