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Two global scientific collaboration projects initiated by BGI Group – the Human Genome Project II (HGP2), and the African Microbiome Consortium for Infectious Diseases (AMC-ID) - were recently selected for endorsement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO...
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BGI Group, together with the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and other institutions, has led the development of a pioneering international standard for deep-sea biological materials. ISO 20309:2025 Biotechnolo...
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From December 3 to 5, BGI College took the stage alongside the world's leading education pioneers, being one of only 17 organizations selected for the prestigious "Innosphere" exhibition at the 11th Asian Development Bank (ADB) International Education and Skills Forum (IESF) in Manila, Phili...
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In a major step toward safeguarding future food security, the STOC Plant (Plant SpatioTemporal Omics Consortium), led by international scientists, officially launched the “Wheat Spatiotemporal Atlas Project.” The announcement served as the centerpiece of the 2nd International Plant Spatiotemporal...
On November 24, 2025, the Southeast Asia Thalassemia Prevention Alliance (SEATPA), a landmark regional public health cooperation project, was launched in Chiang Mai, Thailand, by His Excellency Mr. Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health of Thailand. Initiated by BGI Group, guests from multip...
African health experts from 16 nations have gained cutting-edge skills in genome sequencing and pathogen detection through a three-week training program supported by BGI Group, marking a milestone in China-Africa public health cooperation. The workshop, held at the Africa Centers for Disease Cont...
On November 17, a Bangkok delegation led by Torsak Chotimongkol, Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Advisory Board, and accompanied by Deputy Mayors Wisanu Subsompon and Sanon Wangsrangboon, visited BGI Group’s headquarters in Shenzhen for in-depth discussions. Senior BGI G...
On November 12, four scientists from BGI Group were included in the Clarivate 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers, marking the 11th consecutive year that BGI scientists have been included in the annual list. The scientists were Academician Huanming Yang, Co-founder and Member of th...
BGI Group marked the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on October 16 with the presentation of a unique Chrysanthemum Stone to sit at the entrance of the newly renovated FAO campus in Rome. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu delivered a ...