What are HeLa cells and why are they important?

Answer 1

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It is a cell type in an immortal cell line used in scientific research. It is remarkably durable and prolific.

It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line and is commonly used in cancer research

The line was derived from cervical cancer cells taken on February 8, 1951 from Henrietta Lacks, a patient who eventually died of her cancer on October 4, 1951.

Source(s): Bachelors Degree in Genetics

Answer 2

Sterling already gave a suitable answer but if you are really interested in learning more abot how HeLa affected medicinal practice, research, and ethics and also about how it impactedHenrietta Lacks's family, check out "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.

Answer 3

He La cell is a cancerous cell named after a lady from whose body the cells were taken.

Being cancerous cell it keeps on diving in culture medium. You can do all sorts of research on it.