A Story of Exploitation, Legacy, and the Woman Behind the Science Ep 12

You may not know her name, but her cells have touched every corner of modern medicine. From the polio vaccine to IVF to COVID-19 research, Henrietta Lacks’ cells, taken without her consent, changed the world.In this episode, I dive into the life of the woman behind the HeLa cell line. We explore who Henrietta was, how her cells became immortal, and the ethical, racial, and human cost of scientific progress.Her story isn’t just history, it’s a reflection of the medical injustices still happening today.🎧 Listen, learn, and say her name: Henrietta Lacks.💜 To honor her legacy and support her descendants, please visit and donate to the Henrietta Lacks Foundation, which provides education and healthcare support to individuals who have been unknowingly involved in research:👉 henriettalacksfoundation.org