Henrietta Lacks (1920-1951), an unwitting source of first known human immortal cell line or HeLa cell line, and served a vital role in development of the polio vaccine, uncovered secrets of cancers, viruses, in vitro fertilization, and more.
She being a poor and African-American had limited opportunities for her cancerous tumor treatment. Yet, the cells that were taken without her consent are still alive today in many biological companies throughout the world and contributed for all types of research.
During 1950’s there was no such clear guideline even in the Nuremberg code (1947, developed after Nazi experiments) that prevents the research (proves unethical) on human tissue. The medical researchers completely disrespected the Henriette lacks
She being a poor and African-American had limited opportunities for her cancerous tumor treatment. Yet, the cells that were taken without her consent are still alive today in many biological companies throughout the world and contributed for all types of research.
During 1950’s there was no such clear guideline even in the Nuremberg code (1947, developed after Nazi experiments) that prevents the research (proves unethical) on human tissue. The medical researchers completely disrespected the Henriette lacks