How one woman's cells changed the course of modern medicine forever
In short: This video explores the incredible legacy of Henrietta Lacks, whose unique human cells became the first immortal cell line, driving breakthroughs in genetics, virology, and cancer research.
The video examines the origin of HeLa cells, a massive collection of trillions of lab-grown human cells. While these cells have been instrumental in securing numerous patents and medical discoveries, they began with the DNA of one woman, Henrietta Lacks.
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