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USA NEWS: Lowell Housing Authority to pay for asbestos-poisoning tests

USA NEWS: Lowell Housing Authority to pay for asbestos-poisoning tests | Asbestos and Mesothelioma World News | Scoop.it
LOWELL -- Several months after questions were raised about the Lowell Housing Authoritys possible improper handling of asbestos during a major renovation project, the agency has agreed to pay for and promote the opportunity for its maintenance...
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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.

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