Filed by Invitrogen Corporation

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: Applera Corporation

Commission File No.: 001-04389

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