The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Why is chapter 13 called the HeLa Factory? Where was the first factory located? What was also occurring during that time.

Why is chapter 13 called the HeLa Factory? Where was the first factory located? Describe the staff and discuss what was also occurring during that time.

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The chapter, HeLa Factory, discusses the focus on plans for massive production of HeLa cells. Thus, the title is appropriate. The first factory was located in Tuskegee, Alabama, at the Tuskegee Institute. At this same time, the staff was conducting the infamous Tuskegee syphilis studies.

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks