HELA cells, named after Henrietta Lacks, are a line of immortal cells that have played a pivotal role in numerous scientific breakthroughs. Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman who unknowingly changed the course of medical history when her cells were taken without her consent in 1951. These cells, known as HELA cells, were the first immortal human cells to be grown in a laboratory setting.

HELA cells have been instrumental in the development of vaccines, cancer treatments, and gene mapping. They have been used to study diseases such as AIDS, Parkinson’s, and leukemia. Despite the controversy surrounding their origin, HELA cells have revolutionized the field of medical research.

Henrietta Lacks may have never received recognition during her lifetime, but her legacy lives on through the countless lives that have been saved and improved thanks to HELA cells. This remarkable story serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical considerations in scientific research.#18#