Iron deficiency, poses a significant global health challenge, affecting a vast portion of the world's population, especially women and children. Scientists are working towards addressing this issue, and a recent breakthrough in maize biofortification offers new insights. Iron deficiency in ...
On February 20, BGI-Research introduced a new suite of algorithmic tools designed to enhance the analysis of spatial transcriptomics (ST) data, providing more refined and reliable analytical outcomes for researchers exploring the complex world of spatial transcriptomics. The first batch of six tools...
In the lush greenery of Luweero District in Uganda, a golden sea of rice sways under the January African sun, the field alive with the promise of a bountiful harvest. This was not just any rice; this was the perennial rice PR107, a marvel of agricultural innovation that will change the lives of loca...
In a world where curiosity and determination intertwine to fuel the pursuit of discovery, Shao Wenwen, a current student of the UCAS BGI Special Program, embodies the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the desire to leave a mark on the world. At the core of her story is her academic foundation...
Stepping into Uganda, an East-Central African country dubbed as a “Pearl of Africa”, one is immediately enveloped by the lush landscapes and the warmth of its people. Agriculture forms the backbone of the country, engaging a majority of the population in farming activities to vary extents. Uganda fe...
On February 29, Dr. Yin Ye, CEO and Executive Director of BGI Group, met with Julius Maada Wonie Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, who was on a state visit to China. Dr. Yin reviewed BGI Group's support to Sierra Leone during the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics and introduced its late...