China Embracing Microbiome Research Through Programs, Partnerships
Executive Summary
NuBiyota is setting up a local presence to tap into China’s growing commitment to developing new therapeutics based on the microbiome, an area the country is increasingly supporting through central initiatives as part of a national precision medicine program, and where new partnerships are emerging.
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