The immortal life of henrietta Lacks
Biotechnology and Ethical Concerns
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Medical Research obstacles
Who is henrietta Lacks and why is she important?
Your lesson today is about science and ethics. One particular reason that Henrietta is so important to medicine and science as we know it, are her cellular contributions to research. Medical researchers prior to the 1950s, were struggling with finding cells that they could culture in a Petri dish for research on diseases and viral treatments. In 1951, this became possible, with what are now dubbed as "HeLa" cells, as they were taken from a tissue sample from Henrietta Lack's cervix during a routine biopsy while she was being treated for cervical cancer. Her cells became the first cell line, and for many years the only cell line that was able to reproduce indefinitely, and her cells were obtained by her doctor without her knowledge.
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4. Gene Mapping and Cloning
5. Development of IVF
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The immortal life of henrietta Lacks
Biotechnology and Ethical Concerns
start
Medical Research obstacles
Who is henrietta Lacks and why is she important?
Your lesson today is about science and ethics. One particular reason that Henrietta is so important to medicine and science as we know it, are her cellular contributions to research. Medical researchers prior to the 1950s, were struggling with finding cells that they could culture in a Petri dish for research on diseases and viral treatments. In 1951, this became possible, with what are now dubbed as "HeLa" cells, as they were taken from a tissue sample from Henrietta Lack's cervix during a routine biopsy while she was being treated for cervical cancer. Her cells became the first cell line, and for many years the only cell line that was able to reproduce indefinitely, and her cells were obtained by her doctor without her knowledge.
Continue>
Missions
mission 1
mission 2
MISSION 3
Mission Complete
MISSION 4
MISSION 1: The first line of immortal human cells
MISSION 1: The first line of immortal human cells
QUIZ
start
question 1/4
question 2/4
Question 3/4
Question 4/4
MISSION 1: The first line of immortal human cells
CONGRATULATIONS!
Continue
Missions
complete!
Mission 2
MISSION 4
MISSION 3
mission complete
MISSION 2: HeLa Cells: A Breakthrough in Medical Research
start
MISSION 2: HeLa Cells: A Breakthrough in Medical Research
Click the dots below to learn more about HeLa Cells
As you embark on the HeLa Cells Breakthrough Puzzle, remember that each breakthrough reflects the profound impact of Henrietta Lacks' contribution to science, highlighting the potential applications as well as the ethical responsibilities that are inherent in medical research.
Next
Scientific Breakthroughs
1. Development of the Polio Vaccine
2. Advancements in Cancer Treatment
3. Research on the Effects of Radiation
4. Gene Mapping and Cloning
5. Development of IVF
Breakthrough Puzzle
COMPLETE
MISSION
Congratulations!
Continue
Missions
complete!
Complete!
MISSION 4
Mission Complete
MISSION 3
MISSION 3
Ethical Dilemmas
start
Explore the information on Bioethics
question 1/4
question 2/4
question 3/4
Question 4/4
COMPLETE
MISSION
Congratulations!
Follow
Missions
Complete!
complete!
MISSION 4
Complete!
Mission Complete
Mission 4
HeLa Cell Timeline
start
tIMELINE CREATION
1951
1952
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
COMPLETE
MISSION
Congratulations!
Follow
Missions
complete!
Complete!
Complete!
complete!
Mission Complete
Good Job Working through the Activity! One last thing - in order to get credit for your hard work you need to complete this Google Form.
Ethical Considerations Exploration: Henrietta Lacks
Congratulations!