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What an amazing story. Cancer, racism, ethics, and science all rolled into one fascinating account of a person's life and unknowing contribution.
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An incredible story! The author did a great job of telling it in a clear, factual yet sympathetic manner. The story of the cells and the story of the woman who contributed them were equally fascinating.
The book reads kind of like this:
She had cervical cancer and they took her cells, without permission.
As for her cells, they were taken without consent, which was pretty normal at the time.
Her cells, which were removed without consent, really bothered Zakkariya.
"They took my mama's cells and no one asked if it was ok." said Deborah, during our search for information.
WE GET IT.
Otherwise a really interesting story that I think all biologists should be made to read. ...more
She had cervical cancer and they took her cells, without permission.
As for her cells, they were taken without consent, which was pretty normal at the time.
Her cells, which were removed without consent, really bothered Zakkariya.
"They took my mama's cells and no one asked if it was ok." said Deborah, during our search for information.
WE GET IT.
Otherwise a really interesting story that I think all biologists should be made to read. ...more
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