The Song of the Cell

An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human

This book explores the historical discovery of the cell and its profound impact on modern biology and medicine. The author traces how scientists came to understand cellular structures and functions over centuries. It highlights modern breakthroughs in cellular therapy and gene editing that are transforming modern human health. The narrative combines scientific history with medical reporting to explain the foundational unit of life.

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Scribner · First published 2022 · 473 pages