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Unveiling Henrietta Lacks: The Legacy of Immortal Cells

Delve into the captivating story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells, known as HeLa cells. Discover how these cells revolutionized cell research and the ethical dilemmas surrounding their use without consent from Lacks' family. Explore the impact of medical waste ownership and the importance of informed consent in scientific research. Reflect on the ethical considerations of using individuals' cells for advancement in scientific knowledge.

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Unveiling Henrietta Lacks: The Legacy of Immortal Cells

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  1. Socratic Seminar Cell Research Henrietta Lacks’ ‘Immortal’ Cells

  2. Knowledge & Comprehension • What is the title of the book the article refers to? • Who wrote the book? • Why was the book written? • What are HeLa Cells and how have they been used?

  3. Application Why was Henrietta Lacks’ family upset? Were Henrietta’s cells stolen? Who owns medical waste? How would you feel if you found out that a relative’s cells had been used for science research without permission?

  4. Analysis • What are the benefits of collecting people’s cells for research? • What are the concerns about collecting people’s cells for research? • What should the researchers have done?

  5. Synthesis & Evaluation • Should scientists use cells without people’s knowledge? • What ethical concerns do you have cellular research? • Would you want your cells donated to research? Why or Why Not?

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