Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but cells descended from her tumor continue growing in laboratories today. Known as HeLa cells, this extraordinary cell line became an important tool in medical research involving cancer, viruses, vaccines, genetics and much more.

But behind the famous immortal cells is Henrietta Lacks herself—a 31-year-old Black woman whose tissue was used for research without her knowledge or consent.

Discover the true Henrietta Lacks story, why HeLa cells can continue dividing in laboratories, how they changed medical research, and why her story remains an important lesson about informed consent and medical ethics.

The cells became famous. Now discover the woman behind them.

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