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ENZO Biochem Announces Conference Call Rescheduled For Monday, October 17th

FARMINGDALE, NY, October 12, 2005 – Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ) announced today that due to a scheduling conflict, its previously planned teleconference call for Friday, October 14, 2005, has been rescheduled for Monday, October 17, 2005, at 8:30am (ET).   The fourth quarter earnings press release will be distributed as scheduled on Friday, October 14th.
 
Following is the call in information:
 
An informational call conducted by Enzo Biochem, Inc. management will take place on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 8:30 AM E.T.  It can be accessed by dialing 1-800-921-9431. International callers can dial 1-973-935-2981.  You may also listen over the Internet at www.vcall.com. To listen to the live call on the Internet, please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the live call, through midnight (ET) on Monday, October 31, 2005.  For replay, dial 1-877-519-4471 (1-973-341-3080 internationally).  You will be prompted for PIN number 6574183.
 
About Enzo
 
Enzo Biochem is engaged in the research, development and manufacture of innovative health care products based on molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques, and in providing diagnostic services to the medical community.  The Company’s proprietary labeling and detection products for gene sequencing and genetic analysis are sold to the life sciences market throughout the world.  The Company’s therapeutic division is in various stages of clinical evaluation of its proprietary gene medicine for HIV-1 infection and its proprietary immune regulation medicines for hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection and for Crohn’s Disease. Pre-clinical research is being conducted on several candidate compounds aimed at producing new mineral and organic bone, including technology that could provide therapy for osteoporosis and fractures, among other applications. The Company also holds a patent covering a method and materials for correcting point mutations or small insertions or deletions of genetic material that would allow for editing and correcting certain abnormalities in genes.  The Company owns or licenses over 230 patents worldwide. For more information visit our website www.enzo.com.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered ”forward‑looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Investors are cautioned that any such forward‑looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results.  The Company disclaims any obligations to update any forward-looking statement as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.
 
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     Steve Anreder, 212-532-3232        Or     Ed Lewis, CEOcast, Inc., 212-732-4300