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The woman whose cells never die

6 Minute English

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Henrietta Lacks, a Remarkable Woman

Henrietta's role in eradicating polio is all the more remarkable as she was never asked permission to use her cells for research. Her healer cells help doctors figure out, or understand a lot about how cells grow and led to so many medical discoveries. This year is a symbolic time to celebrate her centenary, the one hundredth anniversary of an important event. We hope this upbeat programme has been just what the doctor ordered. Rememb to join us again soon at six minute english by fonel. Good bye.

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