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Henrietta Lacks' legacy is rooted in the immortal HeLa cell line, which has played a pivotal role in countless medical breakthroughs, from the development of the polio vaccine to advances in cancer research, HIV treatments, and gene therapy.
Despite her cells being taken without consent in 1951, Lacks' contribution to science has saved millions of lives and advanced our understanding of human biology.
Share with students how HeLa cells revolutionized medicine by downloading the “Henrietta Lacks” poster and displaying it in your classroom.
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