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The legacy of Henrietta Lacks lived on through her immortal cells from "summary" of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Henrietta Lacks may have passed away in 1951, but her legacy continues to endure through the remarkable nature of her immortal cells. These cells, known as HeLa cells, have been used in countless scientific research studies and medical breakthroughs since they were first cultured. They have played a crucial role in advancements in areas such as cancer research, vaccine development, and gene mapping, revolutionizing the field of science. The implications of Henrietta's cells are profound, as they have paved the way for numerous discoveries that have saved countless lives and improved human health. By providing researchers with a consistent and reliable source of human cells that could be endlessly replicated, HeLa cells have allowed for experiments that were previously impossible. This has led to groundbreaking findings and treatments that have had a lasting impact on medicine and biology. Despite the immense contributions that HeLa cells have made to science, Henrietta Lacks and her family remai...
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