cellular senescence
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Just Scored a Major Victory Against Big Pharma Over Misuse of Her Cells
“This historic ruling is not only a victory for Henrietta Lacks’ family; it presents an opportunity to correct a monumental wrong,” said Attorney Ben Crump.
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Is Coming For More Companies that Used Her Cells Without Consent
With the help of high-profile attorney Ben Crump, Lacks’ family continues their fight for justice.
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Family Of Black Woman Whose Stolen Cells Enabled Modern Medical Research Will Finally Be Compensated
Henrietta Lacks never knew her genetic material would be used to develop medical treatments–and make millions–decades after her death.
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What Took So Long? Statue of Henrietta Lacks Will Replace Robert E. Lee Monument
The Black woman whose cells have helped advance medical research will be honored in her hometown
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Judge Hears Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit by Family of Henrietta Lacks
The suit alleges Thermo Fisher Scientific knowingly mass-produced and sold Lacks’ tissue.
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Henrietta Lacks, Whose Cells Were Taken and Used in Scientific Breakthroughs, Receives Posthumous Award
While Henrietta Lacks was being treated for cervical cancer, researchers took biopsies without her consent and created the first ‘immortal’ cell line.
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Henrietta Lacks’ Estate Sues Company It Says Profits From Her Cells
Lacks’ family is suing Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. for profiting off her cells without her consent.