“The Gene: An Intimate History” brings vividly to life the story of today’s revolution in medical science through present-day tales of patients and doctors at the forefront of the search for genetic treatments, interwoven with a compelling history of the discoveries that made this possible and the ethical challenges raised by the ability to edit DNA with precision.
The documentary series aims to reshape the way the public sees cancer and strip away some of the fear and misunderstanding that has long surrounded it. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance but also of hubris, paternalism and misperception.
Siddhartha Mukherjee is an Indian-American physician, biologist, and author. He is best known for his 2010 book 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer', which won notable literary prizes including the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. His 2016 book 'The Gene: An Intimate History' made it to #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
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