Gene found for rare and deadly childhood cancer (Reuters)

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Reuters - Researchers have found a gene that causes most inherited forms of neuroblastoma, a rare and deadly form of childhood cancer, and say the discovery points to new treatments. Read more..

Yesterday, a $10 million verdict against Ford Motor Company was overturned in Texas. Carolyn Miller died at age 54 from mesothelioma; she was exposed to asbestos fibers that clung to her father’s clothing when he returned from work. He was employed by Ford on and off for over a decade, where he worked directly with asbestos. [...]

Yesterday, a $10 million verdict against Ford Motor Company was overturned in Texas. Carolyn Miller died at age 54 from mesothelioma; she was exposed to asbestos fibers that clung to her father’s clothing when he returned from work. He was employed by Ford on and off for over a decade, where he worked directly with asbestos. In 2001, [...]

Source: http://blog.mesorc.com/2008/06/11/asbestos-ruling-overturned/

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