
20th Anniversary Collection: the story of the unwitting woman behind cell research and 'immortality'
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The Legacy of HeLa Cells
This chapter explores the story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal HeLa cells, which revolutionized medical research and vaccine development. It highlights the ethical implications surrounding their use without her consent and the profound effects they had on understanding cancer and other diseases. The narrative also touches on their unexpected role in early space missions and the challenges that arose from contamination in research.
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