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Henrietta's daughter, Deborah, searched for answers about her mother's cells from "summary" of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah, felt a deep curiosity about the mother she never really knew. She was haunted by the mysterious cells that had come from her mother’s body. These cells, known as HeLa cells, had been taken from Henrietta without her knowledge or consent. They had been used in countless scientific experiments and had played a crucial role in many medical breakthroughs. Deborah was determined to uncover the truth about her mother’s cells and to understand their impact on science and on her family. Deborah’s search for answers was not easy. She faced numerous obstacles, including a lack of information and a reluctance on the part of some people to talk about Henrietta’s cells. But she was persistent and tenacious. She traveled far and wide, speaking to scientists, doctors, and anyone else who might have information about the cells. Along the way, she encountered many challenges and setbacks, but she nev...
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