Biography
A biography of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells revolutionized medicine, exploring ethics and family impact.
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A biography of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells revolutionized medicine, exploring ethics and family impact.
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer and viruses; helped lead to in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and hav...
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of medical procedures; not graphic.
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Minimal use of strong language; not frequent.
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Brief mentions of faith or church in family context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
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Political content
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Strong focus on racial injustice and medical ethics issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of systemic racism and medical exploitation.
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