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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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Henrietta Lacks, a poor Southern tobacco farmer, unknowingly contributed to groundbreaking medical advancements through her cancer cells, known as HeLa. These cells became the first immortal human tissue grown in culture, playing a crucial role in the development of the polio vaccine and research into cancer, viruses, and genetic mapping. Despite their immense impact and commercial value, Henrietta's story remains largely untold, and she lies in an unmarked grave, highlighting the ethical issues surrounding medical research and consent.

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot

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Rok vydania
2010
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Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2010
Väzba
pevná
Počet strán
384
ISBN13
9781400052172
Série
Prvé vydanie
2011
Pôvodný názov
Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
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4,1 z 5
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Henrietta Lacks, a poor Southern tobacco farmer, unknowingly contributed to groundbreaking medical advancements through her cancer cells, known as HeLa. These cells became the first immortal human tissue grown in culture, playing a crucial role in the development of the polio vaccine and research into cancer, viruses, and genetic mapping. Despite their immense impact and commercial value, Henrietta's story remains largely untold, and she lies in an unmarked grave, highlighting the ethical issues surrounding medical research and consent.