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Ethical questions arose surrounding consent and ownership of cells from "summary" of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Henrietta Lacks' story has sparked a heated debate about the ethical implications of consent and ownership when it comes to cells. The issue revolves around the fact that Henrietta's cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, leading to questions about who actually owns these cells. Scientists and researchers have been able to make groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in medicine using Henrietta's cells, which have been reproduced and distributed to labs around the world. However, the lack of consent from Henrietta or her family raises concerns about the exploitation of her cells for profit. The concept of ownership becomes even mor...
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