University Common Read 2012-13: About the Book

First Annual University Common Read Project - WMU

2012-13 Selection

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Call Number: RC 265.6 .L24 S55 2009, general stacks & permanent reserve
ISBN: 9781400052172
Publication Date: 2009

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About Rebecca Skloot and the Book

Rebecca Skloot's Web Page
Here's where you will find background information on Rebecca Skloot and her research. There are also links to teaching guides and other resources for the classroom.

New York Times Op-Ed

New York Times Op-Ed March 24
Rebecca Skloot writes about published HeLa genomes.

Rebecca Skloot on the book

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