Science Aug 01 Who was Henrietta Lacks? Here’s how HeLa cells became essential to medical research By Ivan Martinez, The Conversation
Nation Aug 01 Family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken for research, settles with company that profited The family of Henrietta Lacks is settling a lawsuit against a biotechnology company it accuses of improperly profiting from her cells. By Lea Skene, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press
Science Oct 06 Henrietta Lacks estate sues company using her ‘stolen’ cells The estate of Henrietta Lacks sued a biotechnology company on Monday, saying it's been selling her cervical cells without her knowledge or consent. By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Arts Oct 28 Oakland middle-schoolers use hip-hop to tell the story of Henrietta Lacks Henrietta Lacks was a poor African-American woman whose cells have been used in scientific research for decades. Her story has been told in a best-selling book — and now an awesome middle school rap video. By Jon Brooks, KQED Future of You
Science Aug 08 Watch Henrietta Lacks’ ‘Immortal’ Impact on Research Now Extends to Patient Consent Henrietta Lacks' 'Immortal' Impact on Medical Research Now Extends to Policy…