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Can you tell me more about henrrietta lacks cancer cells, still living and used for research?
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Yes: Hela cells are still in use in research. It is a long story and it would help to read the history at this site: http://www.Smithsonianmag.Com/science-nature/henrietta-lacks-immortal-cells.Html.
Answered 12/18/2013
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