Bats, comprising over 20% of mammalian species, are among the most diverse animal groups on Earth. Though often portrayed as mysterious or scary in movies, bats have captivated researchers for their remarkable abilities. Scientific studies conducted by BGI-Research and other institutions have shed l...
According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide. In 2020, there were more than 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer. And the total global colorectal cancer mortality in 2020 was over 0.9 million. In particular, colorecta...
BGI’s Stereo-seq Technology Helps Scientists Create the World's First Three-Dimensional Single-Cell Atlas of the Cerebral Cortex of MacaquesInternational scientists from China and other countries on July 12 released the most complete primate brain cell atlas so far, setting a new milestone for t...
Over the centuries, mankind has experienced both agrarian and industrial revolutions, yet the world still faces hunger. In March, a report released by the World Bank and the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) revealed that 45 countries worldwide urgently require food assist...
In South Africa, a country known for its ethnic diversity and population of approximately 60 million, genomic sequencing has accelerated at a remarkable pace in recent years. And the impact has already been significant. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, genomic sequencing was used to i...