Notebook Entry: Ethics in Science
1. Who was Henrietta Lacks? Briefly describe the controversy related to using her cells for
science.
2. What makes Hela cells unique compared to regular cells? (Why are they called immortal?)
3. List 4 discoveries that have been made using Hela cells.
4. What is “voluntariness” and why is it essential to ensure ethical data collection?
5. What is “informed consent” and why is it essential to ensure ethical data collection?
6. What is the Nuremberg Code?
7. Describe the concern about ethical data collection in the age of technology.
8. What else did you find interesting or surprising about the ethical information presented in this module?