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The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
(Large Print)

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Published:
Detroit [Mich.] : Large Print Press, 2011.
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
Large print ed.
ISBN:
9781594134326 (lg. print : pbk.), 1594134324 (lg. print : pbk.)
Physical Desc:
618 pages (large print), 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Status:
Description

Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization, and gene mapping.

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Status
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GCP Rifle Large Print
LP 616.027 LAC
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Oct 2, 2023
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Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8, 18 Points
Lexile measure:
1140

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 574-615).
Description
Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization, and gene mapping.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Skloot, R. (2011). The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks. Large print ed. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-. 2011. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press, 2011.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Skloot, Rebecca. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Large print ed. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press, 2011.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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