Siddhartha Mukherjee: Soon we'll cure diseases with a cell, not a pill

The video discusses the historical impact of antibiotics and the limitations of the lock and key model in medicine. It introduces a hierarchical approach to understanding illness, emphasizing the role of cells, organs, and environments. The speaker explores cancer treatment, environmental factors, and the need for new metaphors in treating chronic diseases. A personal story highlights research on skeletal stem cells, suggesting a shift from pills to cells. The video concludes with a call for new models and metaphors in medicine, focusing on personalization and the integration of genomics.

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