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Editorial
. 2018 Mar;10(3):1314-1317.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.33.

Novel insights and recent discoveries on the genetics and pathogenesis of malignant mesothelioma

Yin P Hung  1 , Lucian R Chirieac  1
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Editorial

Novel insights and recent discoveries on the genetics and pathogenesis of malignant mesothelioma

Yin P Hung et al. J Thorac Dis. 2018 Mar.
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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Lucian R. Chirieac served on the Advisory Board for Merck Sharp & Dohme and undertakes medicolegal work related to mesothelioma and lung cancer. Dr. Yin P. Hung has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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