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440 - Hands Behind Your Back

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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The Dual Legacy of Henrietta Lacks: Scientific Triumph and Family Tragedy

This chapter explores the significant impact of Henrietta Lacks's cells on medical research and the consequences for her family. It reveals the emotional struggles faced by the Lacks family as they come to terms with the exploitation of Henrietta's cells without their knowledge or consent.

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