152: The multibillion dollar claim for Henrietta Lacks's cell line
Nov 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 152
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Episode description
Rosalind English talks with Professor Jacob Sherkow about a recent claim brought by the Henrietta Lacks Estate, against Thermo Fisher Scientific, in the USA. Lacks's "immortal cells" have benefited "nearly every realm of medicine" in the 70 years since her death.
Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row.
Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog, which you can also follow on Twitter.
Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row.
Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog, which you can also follow on Twitter.
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