The Switch That Turns on Immortality

The most commonly used human cell line in biological research was derived from a poor, black tobacco farmer named Henrietta Lacks in 1951. Hers are the most studied human cells in history, and they have helped to save untold lives. The story about these cervical cancer cells and the bioethics of the case are told […] View the full post at: The Switch That Turns on Immortality Related posts: Experimental Prostate-Cancer Drug Shows Promise Asleep at the Switch Municipals Bond Defaults: Oh, Switch Off!