When were the Lacks family informed of the existence of the HeLa line?
1970
1965
1975
1980
Answer
In 1975, the Lacks family learned about the HeLa cell line, derived from Henrietta Lacks's cancerous cells without their consent. This revelation ignited significant ethical discussions regarding patient privacy, informed consent, and the commercialization of human biological materials in medical research.
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