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HeLa Cells of Henrietta Lacks

Name: HeLa Cells of Henrietta Lacks
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Book Synopsis: Rebecca Skloot and her best-seller, ‘The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks’ has created a lot of interest in the immortal HeLa cells that were taken from a 31 year old black woman called Henrietta Lacks without her family’s consent at the Johns Hopkins Hospital at Baltimore in 1951. She describes the story of how Henrietta Lacks died and how her cells were sent around the world for medical research. She goes through the life stories of Henrietta and the Lacks family and the pain they endured when they found out about Henrietta’s cells. Skloot’s narration of the entire account is powerful, emotional, painful and even heart breaking. Her book has become a notable science reading for high school children and science undergraduates in the United States. And rightly so, Henrietta’s story is a case of medical racism, violation of ethical obligation, segregation, ignorance, poverty and painful American history. Today, HeLa cells are the most widely used cell line in the world and has been instrumental in many of the world’s medical discoveries. It was the first cells to be sent to space, has helped eradicate polio and has been used in 70,000 medical studies including the development of drugs for herpes, Parkinson's disease, leukaemia and influenza. The title ‘The immortal life of Henriette Lacks’ actually refers to the immortalization of cancer cells and we look at how HeLa cells are cultured and are able to divide indefinitely. This book looks at the life of Henrietta Lacks and describes HeLa cells in more detail.

Topics covered in this book:

What are HeLa cells?
Where did HeLa cells come from?
Who was Henrietta Lacks?
Epithelial adenocarcinoma and HeLa
Life of Henrietta
The family of Henrietta Lacks
Dr. George Otto Gey – The man behind HeLa cells
How are HeLa cells grown in culture?
Why are HeLa cells immortal?
HeLa cell controversy
HeLa genome data use agreement
Discoveries made from HeLa cells
Ethical issues behind the use of HeLa cells
About the book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
Review of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
Summary and characteristics of the HeLa cell line
Timeline in the life of the HeLa cell
References and further reading

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Discover the incredible story of Henrietta Lacks and the immortal HeLa cells in Rebecca Skloot's best-selling book, 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'. Uncover the shocking truth of how Henrietta's cells were taken without her family's consent and the impact they have had on medical research worldwide. Skloot's powerful narration will captivate you, evoking strong emotions and shedding light on the painful history of medical racism and ethical violations. This book is a must-read for high school students and science undergraduates, offering a glimpse into a remarkable story of resilience and injustice.

Did you know that HeLa cells are the most widely used cell line in the world? They have played a pivotal role in countless medical discoveries, from the development of drugs for herpes, Parkinson's disease, and leukaemia to eradicating polio. These cells were even sent to space, making them an important part of scientific history. Skloot dives deeper into the science behind HeLa cells, discussing their immortalization and how they are cultured to divide indefinitely. Gain a comprehensive understanding of these remarkable cells and their impact on the field of medicine.

'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' not only explores the scientific aspects of HeLa cells but also delves into the life of Henrietta and the struggles faced by her family. Experience the pain and hardships endured by the Lacks family as they discover the truth about Henrietta's cells and the ethical controversies surrounding their use. Skloot's meticulous research and poignant storytelling will keep you engaged from start to finish.

Ready to dive into this captivating story? Purchase 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' here and embark on a journey through medical history, ethics, and the resilience of one woman's cells.

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