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"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" delves into the remarkable story of a woman named Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were unknowingly taken without her consent and became the foundation for countless medical breakthroughs. Rebecca Skloot explores the ethical implications surrounding the use of Henrietta's cells, while also shedding light on her life and the impact her immortal cells had on scientific research, forever changing the field of medicine.

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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The Body

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The Three Mothers

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