Episode 11 - Henrietta Lacks & the HeLa cells

Is immortality only a concept in fiction? In this episode, Akshaya discovers the story behind Henrietta Lacks' immortal life, one that remained a mystery for nearly 25 years. Tune in for a fun and interesting conversation on how one woman's doctor's visit changed the course of biomedical research. 

A Timeline of Cell Culture:

https://osp.od.nih.gov/hela-cells/significant-research-advances-enabled-by-hela-cells/

Audio Credits Uppbeat: 

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein