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I read a long article about this fascinating story and its incredibly wide-reaching effects. I got bogged down in the politics of HL's survivors and complicated familial relationships and I didn't finish this book when other books came along.
The racial and cultural issues surrounding the obtainment of Henrietta Lacks's cells and their unbounded use are incredible and tragic. The enormous scientific advancements possible due to the use of the HeLa cells are difficult to overstate. ...more
The racial and cultural issues surrounding the obtainment of Henrietta Lacks's cells and their unbounded use are incredible and tragic. The enormous scientific advancements possible due to the use of the HeLa cells are difficult to overstate. ...more
This was interesting to read while also reading Atwood's MaddAddam trilogy.
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This is one of those books that will change your life. Absolutely brilliant
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