Simon Xin Min Dong is a scientist currently affiliated with the International Institute of Consciousness Science in Vancouver, Canada, where he investigates the pathogenesis of diseases such as peptic ulcers, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. He holds a PhD Degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Ottawa, where he also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Apoptosis Research Center of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. With over a decade of experience in biosafety level III laboratories, Dr. Dong has developed groundbreaking methodologies, including genome-wide screening for anti-HIV gene targets and novel strategies for gene cloning. His work has resulted in peer-reviewed publications, including a book titled Philosophical Principles of Life Science, which introduces innovative theories for life science and medicine. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Dong has trained students, led translational research projects, and collaborated on high-impact studies, earning him a reputation as a forward-thinking scientist bridging lab research and abstract scientific principles. Since 2021, Dr. Dong has been dedicated to developing and promoting novel theories and methodologies that can be broadly applied to understanding life phenomena and diseases. The application of these approaches has led to a new etiological theory, which comprehensively explains all the characteristics, observations, controversies, and mysteries surrounding a model disease: peptic ulcers.