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Há 2 dias · Notably, the HeLa cell line was initially taken from Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman from Maryland who was being treated for cervical cancer at the Johns Hopkins Medical Center in 1951. Cell biologist George Otto Gey sampled Lacks’ cells without her consent long before the U.S. had implemented its current policy requiring patient permission to collect biological samples .
Há 1 dia · 2011 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more.
Há 5 dias · “How can it be that no one asked Henrietta Lacks what she wanted or for her own permission?” —Marbley (pseudonym), student, 12th grade, Austin, Texas. My goal to convince young people about the merit of their words and writings can lead to positive results, although this can vary from moment to moment. Most of the time, however, I succeed.
Há 2 dias · The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine.
Há 1 dia · Henrietta Lacks (1920–1951) Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, unknowingly contributed to some of the most important medical breakthroughs of the 20th century. Her cancer cells, taken without her consent, became the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa cells.
Há 4 dias · May 2024, the precipice. change of season, change of life. Jess Tholmer. Jun 02, 2024. I've never been a cryptic person because I find people's lives and choices so interesting that I want to immediately have access to the details. I know how that sounds, I respect people's privacy, but I am genuinely fascinated.
Há 5 dias · But don’t worry. Film Independent’s weekly film screening series isn’t ending, nor is the imprimatur of program curator Elvis Mitchell. Film Independent will continue to offer Members an exciting slate of monthly screenings and unique cinematic events. But, like… where? We’ll tell you: we’re spending the summer at the WGA Theater, with a new permanent home to be announced in the ...
