It was an epiphany: scientists had been trying for decades to grow immortal cell lines using normal cells instead of malignant ones, but it never worked. They thought their technique was the problem, when in fact it was simply that the lifespan of normal cells was preprogrammed. Only cells that had been transformed by a virus or a genetic mutation had the potential to become immortal.
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from the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
this passage reminded me of the truth that we’re all meant to die. But through the transformation of our hearts caused by faith in Jesus Christ, believing in his death and resurrection, we can all live in eternity with Him.
