- Henrietta Lacks’ Immortal Story: When Science Forgets HumanityBy Lola Neal Research and reporting by Kenny Bradley, Jeannie Carreiro, Colin Burdette, and Sarthak Tiwari Imagine you notice a persistent, painful lump on your cervix. You consult your doctor, who asks your permission to conduct a diagnostic tissue biopsy. You have access to information about this procedure from your doctor, other medical professionals, and… Read more: Henrietta Lacks’ Immortal Story: When Science Forgets Humanity