Season 1 · Episode 12
Episode 11 - Henrietta Lacks & the HeLa cells
December 13, 202436m 37s
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Show Notes
Is immortality only a concept in fiction? In this episode, Akshaya discovers the story behind Henrietta Lacks' immortal life, one that remained a mystery for nearly 25 years. Tune in for a fun and interesting conversation on how one woman's doctor's visit changed the course of biomedical research.
A Timeline of Cell Culture:
https://osp.od.nih.gov/hela-cells/significant-research-advances-enabled-by-hela-cells/
Audio Credits Uppbeat:
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein