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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Trump's 3rd Indictment and U.S. Losing AAA Rating: A Double Blow

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the third time on charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The U.S. has lost its AAA credit rating, downgraded to AA+ by Fitch Ratings due to concerns about governance standards. The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used without her consent for scientific breakthroughs, has settled with the biotech company involved. Research shows that extreme heat can negatively impact cognitive performance and increase anxiety.

via NPR|

#donald-trump #heat-and-cognition #henrietta-lacks

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Henrietta Lacks' Family Settles Lawsuit Over Immortal Cells

Thermo Fisher Scientific has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by the estate of Henrietta Lacks, whose "immortal" cells, known as the HeLa cell line, have been used in biomedical research for decades. Lacks' cells were taken without her consent during a medical procedure in 1951 and have since been cultivated in vast quantities for various medical studies. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuit accused Thermo Fisher of unjust enrichment by commercializing Lacks' genetic material. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the settlement.

via The Guardian|

#hela-cells #henrietta-lacks #lawsuit-settlement

science2 years ago•3 min saved

The Remarkable Legacy of Henrietta Lacks and HeLa Cells in Medical Research

Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman who died from cervical cancer, unknowingly provided the biomedical field with a groundbreaking tool - her immortal cervical cancer cells, known as HeLa cells. These cells have been instrumental in scientific research, including the development of vaccines, cancer research, and sequencing the human genome. Lacks' story also raises bioethical concerns as her cells were taken without her consent. Her descendants recently reached a settlement with a biotech company that profited from her cells. The discovery of HPV's role in cervical cancer, which affected Lacks, has furthered our understanding of the virus and its ability to cause cancer.

via PBS NewsHour|

#bioethics #hela-cells #henrietta-lacks

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Henrietta Lacks' Family Reaches Settlement in Cell Lawsuit

The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken without consent and used for medical research, has reached a confidential settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the biotechnology company that profited from the cells. The family had accused the company of selling the cells and attempting to secure intellectual property rights without compensating them or seeking permission. Henrietta Lacks's cells, known as HeLa cells, have been instrumental in numerous medical advancements, including the development of vaccines for polio and COVID-19. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the family expressed relief and suggested that similar lawsuits may follow.

via The New York Times|

#hela-cells #henrietta-lacks #lawsuit

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Settlement Reached: Henrietta Lacks' Family Resolves HeLa Cells Lawsuit

The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cervical cells were taken without her consent in 1951 and became the first immortalized human cell line known as HeLa cells, has reached a settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific. The family sued the biotechnology company, accusing it of profiting from a racist medical system. The terms of the settlement are confidential. Lacks' cells have played a crucial role in scientific and medical advancements, including the development of the polio vaccine and COVID-19 vaccines. The Lacks family had never been compensated for the commercialization of the cells.

via The Associated Press|

#hela-cells #henrietta-lacks #medical-research

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Henrietta Lacks' Family Reaches Settlement in Thermo Fisher Lawsuit

The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Thermo Fisher over the unauthorized use of Lacks' cells in scientific research. Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, were taken without her consent in the 1950s and have since played a crucial role in advancing medical research in various fields. The terms of the settlement are confidential, and both parties are pleased to have resolved the matter outside of court. Lacks' story highlights the historical mistreatment of Black individuals in the medical system.

via USA TODAY|

#hela-cells #henrietta-lacks #lawsuit-settlement

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Henrietta Lacks' Family Settles Over Use of Immortal 'HeLa Cells'

The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement in their lawsuit against biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific over the unauthorized use of her immortal cells, known as "HeLa cells," which have been used for medical research for decades. The details of the settlement were not disclosed, but the family's attorneys are expected to hold a press conference to provide more information. The case has been described as a fight for genetic justice, asserting that the cells are not derived from Lacks but are Lacks herself. This settlement is not the end of legal action regarding the HeLa cells, as more lawsuits are anticipated.

via CBS News|

#genetic-justice #hela-cells #henrietta-lacks