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read a second text about henrietta lacks.
although not a scientist, henrietta lacks is one of the most important individuals in the history of science. in the early 1950s, she underwent cancer treatment at the world - renowned johns hopkins hospital. there, scientists removed some of her cells, placed them in a petri dish, and were shocked by what happened next. unlike most peoples cells, lackss cells survived and multiplied outside the human body. scientists were quick to realize the opportunities for research with these cells, which they named hela after the first two letters of \henrietta\ and \lacks.\ research on hela cells has helped scientists make many medical breakthroughs. for example, hela cells enabled testing of the polio vaccine and hiv medications. hela research continues to this day.
select all the details that are included in the text.
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some of lackss cells were removed by her doctors for research.
lackss cells were unique because they flourished in the laboratory.
even today, scientists are using lackss cells for research projects.
johns hopkins staff never informed lacks or her family that they had taken the cells from her.
lackss cells have made many advances in medical research possible.
- For the first detail: The text says scientists removed cells during her cancer treatment (not for research as stated in the option).
- For the second detail: "Unlike most people's cells, Lacks's cells survived and multiplied outside the human body" - implies they flourished in the lab (unique).
- For the third detail: "HeLa research continues to this day" - shows ongoing use.
- For the fourth detail: Text doesn't mention if staff informed her or not.
- For the fifth detail: "Research on HeLa cells has helped scientists make many medical breakthroughs" - indicates advances.
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- Lacks's cells were unique because they flourished in the laboratory.
- Even today, scientists are using Lacks's cells for research projects.
- Lacks's cells have made many advances in medical research possible.