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A nonfiction book by Rebecca Skloot about Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cell line, HeLa, used in medical research. The book won several awards, received critical acclaim, and was adapted into a TV film by HBO.
Feb 2, 2010 · A nonfiction book by Rebecca Skloot that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first "immortal" human cells in culture and were used for medical research without her consent. The book explores the history of HeLa cells, the legacy for her family, and the ethical issues of bioethics.
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A short summary of Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Learn about the true story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first immortal human cell line in medical research. Explore the book's themes, characters, quotes, and historical context with SparkNotes.
Learn about Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose cells became the first immortal human cell line, and her impact on medical science and bioethics. Explore the book and film by Rebecca Skloot, based on her research at Johns Hopkins archives.
A bestselling book by Rebecca Skloot about the life, legacy, and cells of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cervical cancer cells were used for medical research without her consent. Learn about the history, ethics, and impact of HeLa cells, and the Lacks family's fight for justice and recognition.
Mar 8, 2011 · Skloot's debut book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, took more than a decade to research and write, and instantly became a New York Times bestseller. It was chosen as a best book of 2010 by more than sixty media outlets, including Entertainment Weekly, People, and the New York Times.
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