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By Meron Begashaw and Ryan Murphy
Searchlight Staff Writers

On May 2nd, 2012 Oxon Hill was visited by David Lacks, son of the late and famous Henrietta Lacks. Students in English 12 with Ms. Hillian and genetics with Ms. Bourne have learned about Lacks’ life and importance in class, and this was their opportunity to meet a member of the famous family.

Ms. Lacks’ cells also known as HeLa cells have become so famous in the scientific community because of her cells contribution to science. HeLa cells have been used to work on over three vaccines and many medical procedures that people use today. She single handedly or should we say single celled-ly changed science.

The students who were invited along with Dr. Cadet were able to watch Mr. Lacks discuss the effect his mother has had on modern medical science and the legal issues that followed. After he spoke, a question and answer session took place.