Key Ideas

1. Henrietta Lacks was a poor African-American woman who died from cervical cancer in 1951, but her cells, known as HeLa cells, continue to thrive and play a crucial role in medical research today. These cells were the first to be successfully cultured and have been used in countless scientific breakthroughs.

2. Rebecca Skloot, a science journalist, became fascinated by Henrietta's story and embarked on a years-long journey to uncover the truth behind the immortal cells. Skloot traces the history of the Lacks family and explores the ethical implications of using Henrietta's cells without her ....
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