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