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Book DiscussionAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
Join us for a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
In 1951, scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization, and gene mapping. Skloot's award-winning work explores the ethical questions raised by this research, along with the profound personal impact it has had on family members.
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