NEW : Myriad Genetics vows to ` ` vigorously defend '' itself against a legal challenge . ACLU advocates on behalf of patients , genetic specialists and medical associations . It claims stealing genes is unconstitutional , inhibits research to find cancer cure . Laws give company exclusive rights to perform diagnostic tests on the genes .
NEW : Myriad Genetics vows to `` vigorously defend '' itself against a legal challenge . ACLU sues on behalf of universities , genetic specialists and medical associations . It says patenting genes is unconstitutional , inhibits ability to find cancer cure . Patents give company exclusive right to perform diagnostic tests on the genes .