The scientists will be using a method known as atomic force microscopy “to observe how a single asbestos fiber binds with a specific receptor protein on cell surfaces,” according to a Dec. 22 Science Daily news article. Although the study is years away from being complete, scientists hope that one day they may be able to offer a better understanding of the development of the condition, which will result in a more comprehensive knowledge of the disease and more adequate treatments….

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