Chrysotile A, crocidolite, and amosite were obtained from the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC, Geneva, Switzerland) and suspended using vigorous sonication in normal saline to a ...

Fuyushi Nagakura, secretary-general of the Tokyo-based nonprofit Asbestos Center, points to crocidolite on the beams and columns at Hotel Kairakuso in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 10, 2025.

Asbestos under your tiles isn't ideal, but it's not dangerous as long as it can't become airborne.

Exposure of mesothelial cells to asbestos fibers in vitro has been shown to induce DNA damage mediated by oxidants. An early cellular response to DNA damage is increased expression of the p53 protein.

Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals used in certain products, such as building materials and vehicle brakes, to resist heat and corrosion. Asbestos includes ...

In a ruling published online, the South Australian Employment Tribunal found the man was exposed to crocidolite asbestos while working at the old Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) for about six months in ...