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In the 1960s biologist Leonard Hayflick developed a cell line using cells from an aborted human fœtus from Sweden. That cell line, named WI-38, is used by scientists all over the world to this day in research in a wide range of fields, including vaccine development. The story of its production, acceptance and adoption is a wonderful illustration of the changes that have occurred in science over the last 60 years. It is a tale of scientific endeavor, changing ethical norms and the increasingly tight links between science and business. Meredith Wadman's new book tells the story of the race to find safe vaccines and the difficulties encountered along the way. In doing so she also sheds light on the lives of the people involved, including those who didn't know they were taking part in scientific experiments.
