The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
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New York : Crown Publishers, c2010.
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Book
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x, 369 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
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Asbury - Adult Non-Fiction
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Published
New York : Crown Publishers, c2010.
Language
English
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UG
Level 8, 18 Points

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [338]-358) and index.
Description
Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization and gene mapping.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Skloot, R. (2010). The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks . Crown Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-. 2010. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Crown Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Crown Publishers, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Skloot, Rebecca. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Crown Publishers, 2010.

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