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It's not my normal fare, this book. I've been most reluctant to delve into biology beyond the basics taught at high school, and I didn't think I would enjoy this book. I did and then I didn't, but the science was my favorite part.
When the book focuses on HeLa, or Henrietta herself (which is a really tiny portion of the book, but it still stands out), or the ethics of the scientific community, it's at its strongest. I was fully engaged in the book when these were being discussed, especially sinc ...more
When the book focuses on HeLa, or Henrietta herself (which is a really tiny portion of the book, but it still stands out), or the ethics of the scientific community, it's at its strongest. I was fully engaged in the book when these were being discussed, especially sinc ...more
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