But the ACLU is arguing that isolating the DNA molecules doesn't stop them from being DNA molecules, which they say aren't patentable.

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Jacobson says Applera should either buy a license or stop using noncoding DNA for, among other things, a diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis.

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It can stop Genentech (nyse: DNA - news - people ) from saying that Avastin is useful against breast cancer.

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