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    02/28/2013
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    02/01/2013
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    Chemotherapy Drug Alimta was Sparked by the Wings of a Butterfly

    Princeton University chemistry professor Edward Taylor went looking for the molecular secret to the intriguing pigmentation found on the wings of a butterfly. He…
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    01/24/2013
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    12/18/2012
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    Retirement of USS Enterprise a Reminder that Navy Veterans Still at Risk from Asbestos Exposure

    The USS Enterprise, one of the most decorated aircraft carriers in American military history, was retired earlier this month after 51 years of active…
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    12/12/2012
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    Teenager with Mesothelioma Raises Cancer, Research Awareness

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    09/21/2012
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    Four days before the 2012 Miles For Mesothelioma Road Race and Tribute Walk in February, Larry Davis was stuck in a South Florida Hospital…
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    Sugarbaker Wins Pioneer Award for Mesothelioma Research

    Dr. David Sugarbaker will be honored with the Pioneer Award by the Meso Foundation for his lifetime work in mesothelioma research and treatment…
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    06/22/2012
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    Maryland Gets Tougher on Contractors Who Violate Asbestos Regulations

    The state of Maryland established a new standard for worker protection and asbestos abatement, promising stiffer fines and longer jail sentences for business owners…
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