Arts & Entertainment

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951. But her cells kept living, starting a scientific revolution and a multi-billion dollar industry. When members of her family found out, they felt angry and exploited. We revisit our recent conversation with the author of a best-selling book about the story.

• More on the Story: Read and hear an audio excerpt from the book
• More on Rebecca Skloot
• Skloot's website