Henrietta Lacks and the Immortal HeLa Cells: Medical Marvels and Moral Dilemmas Henrietta Lacks, a remarkable young mother, unintentionally had a significant impact on the field of medical research when her cells were obtained without her knowledge or consent during the 1950s. These cells, commonly referred to as HeLa cells, have demonstrated an exceptional capacity for replication and survival, making them highly valuable assets in...
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