Documentaries on Personalised Medicine

Description: This film tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used for countless medical breakthroughs, including those in personalised medicine, without her consent.

Fact: The film is based on the best-selling book by Rebecca Skloot and stars Oprah Winfrey.

Description: Based on Siddhartha Mukherjee's book, this documentary traces the history of genetics and its impact on personalised medicine.

Fact: The film features a blend of historical footage and modern-day interviews with geneticists.

Description: While not exclusively about personalised medicine, this documentary touches on how climate change affects health, leading to the need for personalised medical approaches.

Fact: It features interviews with military and intelligence experts discussing the health implications of climate change.

Description: This documentary explores the rise of gene editing technologies like CRISPR and how they're being used to tailor treatments to individual genetic profiles, offering hope for curing genetic diseases.

Fact: The film features interviews with leading geneticists and includes a segment on the ethical implications of gene editing.

Description: This film delves into the world of genomics, showing how understanding our DNA can lead to personalised treatments for diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Fact: It was one of the first documentaries to explore the potential of genome sequencing for everyday healthcare.

Description: A documentary that chronicles the monumental effort to map the human genome, laying the foundation for personalised medicine by providing a blueprint of our genetic makeup.

Fact: The film includes interviews with key scientists involved in the project and discusses the implications for future medical research.

Description: This documentary explores the concept of the body's own healing mechanisms and how personalised medicine can enhance these natural processes.

Fact: It features interviews with leading experts in the field of integrative medicine.

Description: This film looks at how technology and personalised medicine are transforming healthcare, with a focus on how genetic information can lead to more effective treatments.

Fact: It includes a segment on the use of 3D printing in medicine.

Description: This documentary follows a psychiatrist who uses his own experiences with hearing voices to develop personalised treatments for his patients.

Fact: It provides a unique perspective on mental health and personalised psychiatric care.

Description: While controversial, this series explores alternative and personalised approaches to cancer treatment, including genetic profiling.

Fact: It features interviews with over 130 doctors, scientists, and survivors from around the world.