Researchers and scientists have used HeLa cells for over 70 years to study diseases, test medical treatments, and learn more about the nature of human cells. However, it is important to acknowledge the origin of these cells, as they were taken from a Black woman named Henrietta Lacks without her knowledge or consent. In this infographic, explore some of the notable advances in science and medicine that resulted from the study of HeLa cells, which could not have been realized without the contribution of Henrietta Lacks.