Stanley M. Gartler, Pioneer in Cancer Research, Dies at 102

Stanley M. Gartler, a renowned pioneer in cancer research, has passed away at the age of 102. He made significant contributions to the field, including providing the first convincing evidence that cancerous tumors originate from a single mutated cell. Gartler's work also played a crucial role in exposing cell contamination, notably the unauthorized use of cells taken from Henrietta Lacks. His groundbreaking research has had a lasting impact on the understanding and study of cancer.

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