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Philosophy · 22 min

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

By Rebecca Skloot

This episode explores the profound human story behind Henrietta Lacks, whose 'immortal' cells revolutionized medicine, yet whose family remained unacknowledged and uncompensated. We delve into the complex interplay of ethics, identity, and the unseen costs of scientific progress.

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“This episode explores the profound human story behind Henrietta Lacks, whose 'immortal' cells revolutionized medicine, yet whose family remained unacknowledged and uncompensated. We delve into the complex interplay of ethics, identity, and the unseen costs of scientific progress.”

— Rebecca Skloot, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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