HeLa
HeLa cells are a line of immortal human cells that have been widely used in scientific research since their discovery in 1951. Named after Henrietta Lacks, the African-American woman from whom the cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, HeLa cells have played a critical role in various fields such as vaccine development, cancer research, and gene mapping.
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Named after Henrietta Lacks, the African-American woman from whom the cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, HeLa cells have played a critical role in various fields such as vaccine development, cancer research, and gene mapping. These cells are unique in their ability to divide indefinitely, giving researchers an unlimited supply for experimentation. However, their use has raised ethical concerns regarding informed consent and privacy rights. Despite these controversies, HeLa cells have revolutionized medicine and continue to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in science.