Henrietta Lacks' 'Immortal' Impact on Medical Research
Clip: Season 2013 | 7m 4s
Henrietta Lacks died 62 years ago, but her cells -- known as HeLa -- live on through scientific research, having led to world-changing medical advances for decades. Margaret Warner talks to Dr. Francis Collins of the National Institutes of Health about a new agreement made with the Lacks' family over control of her DNA legacy.
Aired: 08/08/13
