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Among the important scientific discoveries of the last century was the first immortal human cell line known as “HeLa” — a remarkably durable and prolific line of cells obtained during the treatment of Henrietta’s cancer by Johns Hopkins researcher Dr. George Gey in 1951.
Aug 28, 2023 · Doctors took cells from Henrietta Lacks without her consent 71 years ago. Known as HeLa cells, they have since revolutionized research — but at what cost, and who has really benefitted?
Immunofluorescence of HeLa cells showing microtubules in green, mitochondria in yellow, nucleoli in red and nuclear DNA in purple. HeLa ( / ˈhiːlɑː /) is an immortalized cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest human cell line and one of the most commonly used.
Scientists discover that HeLa cells are found to be an effective tool for growing large amounts of poliovirus, the cause of Poliomyelitis, or polio disease. The high amount of virus that can be grown in HeLa cells allow scientists to better understand how the virus infects cells and causes disease.
Aug 1, 2023 · Lacks’ cervical cancer cells, called “HeLa” after the first two letters of her first and last name, are immortal, continuing to divide when most cells would die. This ability to survive through...
Today, these incredible cells — nicknamed "HeLa" cells, from the first two letters of her first and last names — are used to study the effects of toxins, drugs, hormones and viruses on the growth of cancer cells without experimenting on humans.
May 31, 2022 · Lacks’ cervical cancer cells, called “HeLa” after the first two letters of her first and last name, are immortal, continuing to divide when most cells would die. This ability to survive...
