This coming Sunday, June 6, Jeff Wardeska will led the discussion on the topic of HeLa cells, some to the most commonly used cells in biological research. These cells didn't just materialize out of thin air, they came from a person, and natrually, they have a story.
Jeff writes:
" I have just finished reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. It's the story of the HeLa cells, the world's first immortal cell line, their scientific impact, but also the impact they have had on the Lacks family, descendents of Henrietta, and the ethical issues surrounding the ownership of cell cultures, and would like to discuss this fascinating book. It's just published this year and is a current best seller."
Please join us. We'll be happy to see you. Wonderful childcare is provided.
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