Minxuan Hu is a master's student in microbiology at Sun Yat-sen University's School of Medicine, who holds a bachelor's degree in biotechnology from Sichuan Agricultural University. Minxuan's academic focus is on host-pathogen interactions and microbial ecosystem evolution. He has a strong interest in studying microbial communities across different environments, utilising skills in computer science and mathematical modeling to delve into metagenomics and metatranscriptomics. This interdisciplinary approach helps advance the understanding of microbial ecology and its implications for health.