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Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness, is currently experiencing a notable outbreak in Guangdong, China, with over 4,000 cases reported as of late July.The chikungunya virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Credit: Foto Mao)The disease, caused by the chikungunya virus and transmitted by Ae...
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Dogs and cats have been our loyal companions for ages, yet so much about them remains a mystery.Dogs and cats have long been our loyal companions, and more and more pet owners want to learn about the unique aspects of their pets’ lives. (Credit: Shutterstock)For centuries, people have tried to under...
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Every year, Self-Care Day falls on July 24 (24/7), reminding us that taking care of our health is something we can do every day, all year round. The World Health Organization (WHO) chose this date because self-care is something we can practice “24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” Over the past six years...
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Beijing, July 16 – BGI Group made a resounding impact at the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) this week, unveiling a suite of new technologies and applications designed to advance life sciences and benefit global public health. The event, held in Beijing from July 16 to 20, is the...
The Human Genome Project (HGP) was undoubtedly the most important biomedical research undertaking of the 20th Century, and arguably of the 21st Century so far, involving 2,400 scientists from six countries and 13 years of scientific endeavour.25 years ago today, on June 26, 2000, President Bill Clin...
June 21 is Global ALS/MND Awareness Day - a time to honor the courage of those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, and to spotlight breakthroughs around the world. Around the globe, innovative science, patient advocacy, and international collaboration - includin...
For the tenth consecutive year BGI has achieved the top position among biological sciences corporate institutions in the Asia-Pacific region and ranks fourth globally in the newly released 2025 Nature Index annual research leaders’ rankings.BGI has held the leading position in the Nature Index Asia-...
June 12, Changsha, China – The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) officially opened today in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. BGI Group unveiled its innovative technologies and products while highlighting significant achievements from its long-standing collaborations with African natio...
On June 8, 2025, we celebrate World Oceans Day under the theme: "Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us.” This day serves as a profound reminder of humanity’s deep connection to the ocean and a call to action driven by curiosity, wisdom, and a collective commitment to global well-being. Yet, how m...