Epigenetics and the Future of Cancer Research

"Epigenetics and the Future of Cancer Research
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Wrongful Death Suit Names Union Carbide, Others in Asbestos-Related Death

"Wrongful Death Suit Names Union Carbide, Others in Asbestos-Related Death
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Mesothelioma widow and asbestos campaigner Nancy Tait dies at 89

"Some very successful activists have been compelled to act by personal tragedy and a need for justice. Nancy Tait was just such an activist: she knew a lot about asbestos and industry attempts to cover up the risks associated with it. After her husband died of mesothelioma in 1968, Ms. Tait, a " (2009-2-27)
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Federal Court Reaches Penalty Phase of Asbestos Case in St. Louis

"Federal Court Reaches Penalty Phase of Asbestos Case in St. Louis
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Former Minnesota Legislator Dies Of Mesothelioma

"A former Minnesota legislator has died due to asbestos-related causes. Dennis Newinski battled with malignant mesothelioma for the last two years before dying at the age of 64.
Mesothelioma is a disease that is conclusively caused by exposure to asbestos-containing materials. Such exposure is also known to cause lung cancer and asbestosis. Because [...]" (2009-2-24)
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Judge In Grace Trial Limits Testimony Of Libby Asbestos Cleanup Coordinator

"The W. R. Grace trial is well under way in Missoula, Montana. Former executives of the company are accused of knowingly mining asbestos-tainted vermiculite from Grace-owned mine and keeping that information from both the employees and residents of the town of Libby, Montana. Many of those former employees and residents have become ill [...]" (2009-2-26)
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Vermont Health Dept. will update study of asbestos mine

"Vermont health officials say they will do further investigation of the health risks associated with living near the abandoned Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine in northern Vermont. An early report from the state health department showed an increased risk of asbestosis and lung cancer among those living within 10 miles of the mine. Area " (2009-2-26)
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