The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Where did the name "Hela" come From?

Where did the name "Hela" come From?

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The HeLa cell line was names in honor of Henrietta Lacks ( note it reflects her name) who had cells from her tumor taken without her consent. These cells helped scientists develop a Polio vaccine.