The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
(Non-fiction)
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Published
New York : Crown Publishers, c2010.
Format
Non-fiction
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 369 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Published
New York : Crown Publishers, c2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8, 18 Points
Level 8, 18 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [338]-358) and index.
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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Skloot, R. (2010). The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks . Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-. 2010. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Crown Publishers, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Skloot, Rebecca. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Crown Publishers, 2010.
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