The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Call Number: RC265.6.L24 S55 2011ISBN: 9781400052189Publication Date: 2011
Background articles from Online Encyclopedias
Articles and further references on bioethics and other issues.
- Human Dimensions of BiologyEssay from Leadership in Science and Technology: A Reference Handbook
- BioethicsBackground article on bioethics from Green Technology: An A-Z Guide.
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