lundi 19 janvier 2009

Mesothelioma Study Examines How Asbestos Exposure Causes Disease

"In an attempt to develop treatment for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, researchers at Ohio State University are studying the molecular relationship between asbestos fibers and human cells.
The researchers are using atomic force microscopy to observe how a single asbestos fiber reacts with specific receptor proteins on cell surfaces. When the study is completed, they [...]"
(2009-1-19)
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