Dr Jennifer A. Doudna rocked the world in 2012 with her discovery of CRISPR-Cas9, the genetic scissors that has transformed the landscape of plant and animal genome editing, creating new possibilities for improving human welfare, from treatment and cure of human diseases to enhancement of agricultural productivity.

Jennifer A. Doudna — Doudna's Genetic Scissors

Children read fables and tales to learn about the world.
Teenagers read fiction and comics to explore every possibility of life.
Grown-ups read biographies and memoirs in search of a better self and a better world.

There have always been generous people striving for civilisation and betterment of mankind throughout history. Currently, a group of altruists from all walks of life are working hard for the greater sake of our present world. Their significant contributions and awe-inspiring stories are worthy of our note and appreciation. Established in 2016, the Lui Che Woo Prize aims to honour individuals or organisations who endeavour to improve world civilisation in one of the three Prize categories: “Sustainability”, “Welfare Betterment” and “Positive Energy”. To recognise the Laureates of the Prize and those remarkable advocates, a new audiobook series, Lui Prize Stories, is published for promoting their great efforts and outstanding achievements to a wider audience, and thus building a better world together.

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Children read fables and tales to learn about the world. Teenagers read fiction and comics to explore every possibility of life. Grown-ups read biographies and memoirs in search of a better self and a better world. There have always been generous people striving for civilisation and betterment of mankind throughout history. Currently, a group of altruists from all walks of life are working hard for the greater sake of our present world. Their significant contributions and awe-inspiring stories are worthy of our note and appreciation. Established in 2016, the Lui Che Woo Prize aims to honour individuals or organisations who endeavour to improve world civilisation in one of the three Prize categories: “Sustainability”, “Welfare Betterment” and “Positive Energy”. To recognise the Laureates of the Prize and those remarkable advocates, a new audiobook series, Lui Prize Stories, is published for promoting their great efforts and outstanding achievements to a wider audience, and thus building a better world together. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Jennifer A. Doudna — Doudna's Genetic Scissors