Family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine, settles with biotech company
Family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine, settles with biotech company
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Family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine, settles with biotech company
HeLa cells have changed the field of medicine and have led to multitudes of life saving innovations. Unfortunately, the donor, Henrietta Lacks, did not consent to the harvesting of the cell line, and until now, her and her family have not received compensation from companies that profited from products tested and designed with the HeLa cell line. Her family reached a settlement with the company that maintains the cell line for the industry.
She may be one of the most important figures in medical history. I'm happy her family is finally getting compensated for it.
I've never heard of her. Thanks for posting this. Glad her family is getting what is due them!
I actually just learned of her earlier this year. If you want more info then check out these two Youtube vids which goes more into her life and why these cells are so important. They also explain the controversy behind the acquisition and use of these cells. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU5uCiV0MyQ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22lGbAVWhro
To be honest, they are not really due any more than Walt Disney benefitting the copyright for infinity after an author's death. But I guess as long as WD keeps getting money, so can they.