HeLa Cells and the Evolution of Medical Ethics

The HeLa cell line was pivotal in scientific research but also ignited ethical debates on patient consent. When Henrietta Lacks' cells were taken without her knowledge, it highlighted the lack of regulations at the time. Over the years, this case influenced the development of stricter informed consent laws. While HeLa cells have enabled countless medical advancements, they also serve as a reminder of the importance of ethical standards in biomedical research