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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...
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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...
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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...
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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-...
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...
Each year on June 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, highlighting the urgency of protecting our environment. Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time. With over 400 million tons of plastic produced annually - more than half...
Each year on May 29, World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) focuses on key themes aimed at raising awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The 2025 theme, "Your Digestive Health: Nourish to Flourish," highlights the vital role of the digestive...
Thirty agricultural officials and technical experts from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Gambia, and Cameroon have recently completed the “2025 Seminar on Perennial Rice Technology for African Countries” - an intensive five-day training course in perennial rice technology - at the BGI Center, globa...
The 4th Workshop of Biomedical and Genomics Science of Indonesia, hosted by BGI Group, concluded successfully at the BGI global headquarters from May 19 to May 23. This immersive program brought together participants from various leading Indonesian institutions and featured a comprehensive curriculu...