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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010) is a non-fiction book by American author Rebecca Skloot. It was the 2011 winner of the National Academies Communication Award for best creative work that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine.
2 de feb. de 2010 · A nonfiction book by Rebecca Skloot that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first \"immortal\" human cells in culture and were used for medical research without her consent. The book explores the history of HeLa cells, the legacy for her family, and the ethical issues of bioethics.
Learn about Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose cells became the first immortal human cell line, and her impact on medical science and bioethics. Explore the book and film by Rebecca Skloot, based on her research at Johns Hopkins archives.
8 de mar. de 2011 · Paperback – Abridged, March 8, 2011. by Rebecca Skloot (Author) 4.6 28,853 ratings. Editors' pick Best Nonfiction. See all formats and editions. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment Weekly.
Learn about the true story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became the first immortal human cell line in medical research. Explore the book's themes, characters, quotes, and historical context with SparkNotes.
A New York Times bestseller and an HBO movie, this book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became a medical breakthrough and a bioethical dilemma. Learn about her life, her family, and the impact of her cells on science and society.
La periodista y escritora científica Rebecca Skloot realiza una apasionante labor de investigación que nos transporta desde la pequeña y decadente ciudad natal de Henrietta, en los años cincuenta, hasta el Baltimore actual, en un viaje extraordinario que mezcla las vivencias de la actual familia Lacks con la historia de unas células que todavía ...
