From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off

Science-Park based GenieBiome is focused on turning research into the human microbiome into tests and treatments, aiming at a US$3 billion market
Under the brand G-NiiB, the company’s products include prediction tests for colon cancer and autism, as well as novel supplements

27 Feb 2023 - 11:21AM

Francis Chan, co founder of GenieBiome, at his offices at Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin on February 14, 2023. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off

27 Feb 2023 - 11:21AM

Science-Park based GenieBiome is focused on turning research into the human microbiome into tests and treatments, aiming at a US$3 billion market
Under the brand G-NiiB, the company’s products include prediction tests for colon cancer and autism, as well as novel supplements

The world’s top universities have to do more to incorporate sustainability elements in their curriculums to prepare students to deal with the climate crisis, according to a study. Photo: Shutterstock

World’s top 20 universities get Fs in climate change courses

All top 20 universities worldwide fell short on climate change elements in their courses, according to a report from Mock COP, with the youth-led climate action organisation calling for more sustainability education to prepare future world leaders.

27 Jan 2023 - 5:20PM

Virtual reality headsets, used for immersive gaming experiences, also allow you to meditate in a location of your choice. Photo: Shutterstock

‘I now sleep peacefully’: how virtual reality meditation could work for you

People meditate to relieve stress, anxiety and insomnia, and virtual reality meditation is just as effective and may even work better, say experts and fans.

8 Nov 2022 - 10:18AM

Detail from “Krishna eating the Fire” (circa.1980), by Manjit Bawa, from the collection of the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bangalore, India, which will open its exhibition spaces in December after debuting online because of the pandemic Photo: Manjit Bawa/MAP

Founder of first big private art museum in Bangalore, India on its mission

The Museum of Art and Photography opens in Bangalore, India, in December with a mission to use its 60,000-piece collection to educate a country in which art is often neglected.

30 Jul 2022 - 4:15PM

Alison Chan at Dear Harley Bakery. From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, her custom cakes are so realistic you’ll do a double take. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, Hong Kong baker’s custom cakes

Hong Kong baker Alison Chan crafts hyper-realistic ‘illusion cakes’ that resemble everyday objects – and now she’s now getting recognition with her first exhibition, at the city’s K11 Musea mall.

28 Jul 2022 - 5:35AM

Mental health

7 tips for making New Year’s resolutions that are good for your mental health

A life coach shares professional advice on how to take care of your emotional, physical and social well-being in 2020

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Mental health

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From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off

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Founder of first big private art museum in Bangalore, India on its mission

From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, Hong Kong baker’s custom cakes

7 tips for making New Year’s resolutions that are good for your mental health

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