5. 4. Using the book as a guide, describe the process of scientific inquiry. Where They Are Now/Afterword 1. He developed the techniques used togrow HeLa cells from Henriettas cancer tissue in his lab.Howard JonesHenriettas gynecologist at Johns HopkinsLeonard Hayflick microbiologist who proved that normal cells die when theyve doubled about fifty times.This is known as the Hayflick limit.Margaret GeyGeorge Geys wife and research assistant. 7. He developed the techniques used to grow HeLa cells from Henriettas cancer tissue in his lab. Eventually they found someone to help them: a bushy-bearded man named Paul Lurz. Chapter Thirty-Six: Heavenly Bodies 1. Why had he saved patients medical records? What does this term suggest about the values of the Lacks family? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Elsie Lacks: Henriettas Daughter, Committed to a Hospital. Chapter Four: The Birth of HeLa 1. She was institutionalized. Rebecca nervously explains a bit about the HeLa line, and Pullum says that someday the whole world will know who Henrietta was and what she did. Her family had no idea that part of her was still alive, growing vigorously in laboratoriesfirst at Johns Hopkins, and eventually all over the world. 5. Even more miraculously, there was a record for Elsie Lacks. Summarize Garys spiritual explanation for why Henriettas cells lived on after her death. You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. WebElsie Lacks -Henrietta's second born -institutionalized for epilepsy -treated poorly in hospital -died at fifteen Loretta Pleasent Henrietta's birth name Chester Southam -Mixed saline How did the media react to Carrels announcement that he had grown immortal chicken heart cells? 3. Rebecca realizes that the simple language of the Bible (for example, Jesus saying "I give them eternal life and they shall never die") is more evocative and moving for many members of the Lacks family than the jargon-laden language of scientific texts. What did she do instead? 3. The way the content is organized, LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in. Chapter Twelve: The Storm 1. Elsie Lacks, Henriettas youngest child, had been committed to Crownsville Hospital Center for alleged cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a diagnosis of idiocy (273). For more information, visit her website at RebeccaSkloot.com, where youll find links to follow her on Twitter and Facebook. He attempts to sue Hopkins and the Lackses for refusing to allow him access to Henriettas medical records. Skloot carefully describes the photograph of Elsie. Why did the Lacks family think the doctors were taking their blood? Summarize the pros and cons of giving patients legal ownership of their cells. Why do you think Henrietta initially chose not to tell people about her cancer diagnosis?