Asbestos and Mesothelioma World News
34
The Latest Breaking Asbestos and Mesothelioma News, Reports, and Events from Around the World.
Follow
Scooped by Linda Reinstein onto Asbestos and Mesothelioma World News
Scoop.it!

NEWS from Australia: More Women diagnosed with asbestos related diseases

NEWS from Australia: More Women diagnosed with asbestos related diseases | Asbestos and Mesothelioma World News | Scoop.it
Louise Williams is 57 and has been battling the deadly asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma in the hope of beating the odds and staying alive, so that she can continue to raise awareness of the dan...
No comment yet.
Your new post is loading...
Rescooped by Linda Reinstein from Scientific Discovery
Scoop.it!

Scientists find genetic link to mesothelioma

Scientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer – mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye. Additionally, when these individuals are exposed to asbestos or similar mineral fibers, their risk of developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen, may be markedly increased.

Via Stuart Logan
No comment yet.