Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 21

Examine the often contradictory forces of altruism and profit as they influenced science research related to HeLa. What are the risks and benefits of allowing profit to guide research?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 20

Why do you think science reporting is often sensationalized? Why is it important for science reporting to be accessible?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 19

What legal options do the Lackses have? What is their position on suing over the use of HeLa?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 18

Compare and contrast the medical research likely performed on Elsie with Gey's research and Southam's research. Does some medical research seem "more wrong"? Why do you think you feel that way?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 17

How did Skloot finance the research for her book? What did she promise to do for the Lack's family if and when the book was published?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 16

Zakariyya uses the term "disrespect" to describe Gey's treatment of Henrietta and the family. Explain the specific reasons why Zakariyya feels disrespected. Do you believe Gey was disrespectful? Explain your answer.

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 15

What effect did sensational journalism and fiction about HeLa and cell cloning have on Deborah? Do you think this was the response that the writers intended?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 14

Analyze John Hopkin's official response to Wyche's letter. Do you feel it is an appropriate response? What rhetorical strategies are used to counter Wyche's appeal?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 13

Carefully read the speech Deborah gave at Morehouse College, paying particular attention to her repetition of the word "understanding". Why do you think understanding HeLa was so important to Deborah? What obstacles does she mention as impeding her understanding?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 12

What motivated Pattillo to organize the HeLa Cancer Control Symposium?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 11

Explain  Van Valen's theory that HeLa cells are no longer human. Was his theory accepted by the scientific community? According to Stevenson, why did scientists develop the argument that HeLa cells are no longer human? Who do you think makes the more persuasive argument, Van Valen or Stevenson?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 10

Describe the contribution that HeLa has made to research on the HIV virus and the AIDS epidemic.

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 9

Are scientists able to definitively explain why the HeLa grew so powerfully?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 8

Explain how the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer.

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 7

How have laws regarding medical privacy changed since the early 1980s?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 6

What was the Supreme Court of California's decision regarding the Moore lawsuit? Summarize the reasoning behind the decision.

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 5

Summarize the cons and pros of giving patients legal ownership of their cells.

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 4

Describe the lawsuit that set a legal precedent for patenting biological products such as cell lines.

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 3

Explain how the sale of HeLa evolved into a business. Describe the extent to which the profits from that business are likely a direct result of the sale of HeLa cells. In what other ways do scientists, corporations, and individuals profit as a result of HeLa?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 2

Why did advances in genetic research necessitate establishing the legal requirements that doctors or researchers obtain informed consent documentation prior to taking DNA samples from patients for research?

Part III- Chapter 23-38: Question 1

Why did researchers want DNA samples from Henrrieta's family? Did researchers explain why they wanted DNA samples to the Lacks family? Did family give informed consent for the research done on those samples?