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What disease did Henrietta Lacks have?
What disease did Henrietta Lacks have?
What did Henrietta's husband say when asked for permission to take a sample of her cells?
What did Henrietta's husband say when asked for permission to take a sample of her cells?
What was the family's reaction to the articles published about Henrietta's cells?
What was the family's reaction to the articles published about Henrietta's cells?
Study Notes
Henrietta Lacks' Case
- Henrietta Lacks had cervical cancer.
Consent and Sampling
- Henrietta's husband, David Lacks, said that he did not give permission for the doctor to take a sample of her cells, but rather that the doctor simply took them.
Family's Reaction to Publication
- The Lacks family was upset when they discovered that Henrietta's cells had been commercialized and widely used in scientific research without their knowledge or consent, as revealed in various published articles about her cells.
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Test Your Knowledge on Henrietta Lacks: Unravel the Mystery Surrounding Her Life and Legacy
