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What are some ethical concerns regarding HeLa cells? Henrietta Lacks
29 days ago | beth

What are some ethical concerns regarding HeLa cells?

Ethical concerns surrounding HeLa cells include issues of consent and the distribution of benefits derived from medical research. The lack of informed consent from Henrietta Lacks and the exclusion of her family from any profits raise important bioethical questions.