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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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World Trade Center dust linked to breast cancer development, NYU study finds

The study, spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, was one of the first to research breast cancer development as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

People exposed to dust and fumes from the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center are likely to show genetic abnormalities associated with breast cancer, researchers at NYU Langone...