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What was the unique aspect of Henrietta Lacks' cells that made them profitable for research?

Her cells were unique of their kind.

In the case where a group of men had their sperm stored for cancer treatment, what was the court's ruling regarding their property rights?

They do not have to provide consent for the use of their sperm.

What was the outcome of the court case involving Moore and the Regents of UCLA?

Moore lost the case, and the court ruled that he did not have proprietary interest over the cells taken from his spleen.

What was the significance of the court's ruling in favour of Henrietta Lacks' family?

<p>The court's ruling acknowledged that Henrietta Lacks' family was entitled to compensation for the use of her cells without her consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread between the three cases mentioned?

<p>The issue of property rights and consent in medical research and treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was taken from Henrietta Lacks without her medical consent during a procedure?

<p>Her cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the court rule that the group of men who had their sperm stored for cancer treatment did not have property rights over their sperm?

<p>Because they had removed their sperm from their bodies and did not have control over its use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the cells taken from Henrietta Lacks and the cells developed from Moore's spleen?

<p>They were unique and could be used for profitable research</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctors claim about Henrietta Lacks' cells and the cells developed from Moore's spleen?

<p>That they were unique and could be used for profitable research</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the court's ruling in the case of Moore v. Regents of UCLA?

<p>It established that individuals have a proprietary interest in their own bodily tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Henrietta Lacks, what was the outcome of the court's ruling regarding her cells?

<p>The court ruled in favour of her family, but she did not receive compensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the court's ruling in the case of the men who had their sperm stored for cancer treatment?

<p>The court ruled that the men did not have property rights over their sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctors do with the cells they took from Henrietta Lacks and Moore's spleen?

<p>They developed cell lines and used them for profitable research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Moor cells developed from Moore's spleen?

<p>They were unique and developed into a cell line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key issue at stake in these cases?

<p>The issue of medical consent and property rights over one's own body tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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