Name: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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Author: Rebecca Skloot

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Author: Rebecca Skloot

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9781400052172

Language: English

Publish Date: 28/08/2024

Audiobook length: 31 min

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Summary Audiobook

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Chapter 2The Previous and Present Life of HeLa

Chapter 3HeLa’s Great Contributions

Chapter 4Problems involving HeLa

Chapter 5Summary & Review

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Why listen to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

This is a story about HeLa, the immortal cells, and Henrietta Lacks, who was the owner of these cells. This story recounts the history of progress in human medicine, the research and development of cancer vaccines, cloning technology and gene mapping. It raises the discussion on medical ethics, the ownership of body tissues, the right to in-formed consent, and cultural beliefs. How did HeLa cells come into being? Why are these cells immortal? What’s the significance of the birth of HeLa? The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will tell you the details of this story.

Author : Rebecca Skloot

The book was written by Rebecca Skloot, a well-known science writer in the United States, a correspondent for PBS’s NOVA science NOW, and a contributing editor at Popular Science magazine. Rebecca spent more than 10 years researching and interviewing to complete her first work, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Before the publication of this book, she established the Henrietta Lacks Foundation to help those who had contributed to scientific research without compensation.

Key Insights fromThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

1. Ethical Considerations in Medical Research: The book highlights the ethical dilemmas surrounding informed consent in medical research, particularly in the case of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were used without her knowledge or permission. It underscores the ongoing tension between scientific advancement and the rights of individuals.
2. The Interconnection of Race and Medicine: Skloot explores the historical context of race in medical research, illustrating how Henrietta, an African American woman, became an unknowing contributor to science while her family struggled with poverty and lack of access to healthcare. This narrative sheds light on systemic racism within the medical community and its lasting impact on marginalized groups.
3. Legacy and Humanization of Science: The story of Henrietta Lacks serves to humanize the scientific breakthroughs made possible by her cells (HeLa cells), connecting them directly to her life and suffering. Skloot emphasizes the importance of recognizing the individuals behind scientific contributions, fostering a deeper understanding of their human story beyond mere biological materials.

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