What happened: The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement with Novartis over the use of her cells without consent. This follows a previous settlement with another drug company.
Why it matters:
- Highlights ongoing issues around consent and compensation in medical research.
- Affects families of individuals whose biological materials have been used commercially.
MNN Take: Henrietta Lacks' cells have been crucial to medical advances, raising important questions about ethics and rights in scientific research.
Sources: BBC US & Canada