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Henrietta's family sought justice for the unauthorized use of her cells from "summary" of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Henrietta's family was determined to seek justice for what they saw as the exploitation of Henrietta and her cells. They felt that Henrietta's contribution to science had been overlooked and that her family had not been properly informed or compensated for the use of her cells. The Lacks family was shocked to learn that Henrietta's cells had been taken without her knowledge or consent, and that they had been used in countless scientific experiments without any acknowledgment of her role in advancing medical research. The family's quest for justice was driven by a desire to honor Henrietta's memory and ensure that her legacy was not forgotten. They wanted to hold the medical establishment accountable for their actions and to make sure that other families did not have to endure the same injustice. The Lacks family believed that Henrietta's cells had been used to make significant advancements ...
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