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30/10/2025

29/10/2025

On Oct 28, BGI Group had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Universities Australia.

The visit included professors and distinguished representatives from Griffith University, Murdoch University, La Trobe University, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Newcastle, and the University of Sydney. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore potential research collaborations and joint education initiatives.

BGI is excited about the possibilities ahead and looks forward to fostering a strong and productive partnership with Universities Australia and its member institutions!

29/10/2025

BGI Group has unveiled a 4-meter-tall Chrysanthemum Stone at FAO headquarters in Rome to mark the FAO’s 80th anniversary. The stone, which symbolizes resilience, strength, and longevity, reflects FAO’s mission to end hunger and promote sustainable development.

As part of the celebrations, BGI Group participated in FAO's first "From Seeds to Foods" exhibition, showcasing groundbreaking innovations, including perennial rice, microbial agents, and advanced genomic sequencing platforms.

Perennial rice, a key highlight, offers a revolutionary "plant once, harvest for years" model that reduces traditional farming processes, promotes sustainability, and is now cultivated in over 130 regions across 10 countries.

BGI Group is honored to contribute to global food security through scientific and technological advancements and looks forward to future collaborations with FAO to support sustainable agriculture.

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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...

28/10/2025

🌟 Registration is still open for BGl Group's Life Science Festival - Hong Kong Station!

We’ve successfully held sessions at Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association Buddhist Chan S*k Hung Primary School & Lutheran Leung Kui Lau Primary School, covering over 300 students. Through two key science themes, we’ll lead Hong Kong’s primary & secondary students on a scientific exploration journey across Earth’s extreme environments!

📍 For Hong Kong primary& secondary schools
🔗Scan the QR code now to apply & learn more exciting details 🔍!
✉ Contact Email: yuanguang@genomics.cn

28/10/2025

華大 BGI「百校科普行・香港站」，帶極地生命奧秘進課堂。已在香海正覺蓮社佛教陳式宏學校、路德會梁鉅鏐小學成功開展，覆蓋 300 + 學生。本次活動持續報名中，將透過两大科普主題，帶領香港中小學生踏上一場跨越地球極境的科學探索之旅！

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23/10/2025

ICG-20 is taking place in Hangzhou today, focusing on the future of "Omics and AI."

At the opening session, BGI-Research and Zhejiang Lab released Genos, an open-source genomic foundation model.

Leading global genomic experts are reuniting to discuss topics ranging from cancer genomics to public health and precision medicine.

This year's conference highlights the intersection of omics and AI, and their impact on life sciences. Learn more about the event and its key themes:
https://en.genomics.cn/en-news-7202.html

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BGI-Research and Zhejiang Lab Unveil Groundbreaking Human-Centric Genomic Foundation Model, Accelerating Personalized Medicine and Global Collaboration From October 23–26, the 2...

23/10/2025

At ICG-20 Hangzhou today, BGI-Research and Zhejiang Lab announced the release of Genos, an open-source genomic foundation model designed to deliver single-nucleotide precision across ultra-long genomic sequences.

Built on advanced Transformer architecture, the model predicts disease risks with high accuracy, accelerates workflows, and supports applications in precision medicine, public health, and developmental biology.

It is openly available to researchers and clinicians, with tools and hosted inference services provided on various platforms:

GitHub: [https://github.com/BGI-HangzhouAI/Genos]
Hugging Face: [https://huggingface.co/BGI-HangzhouAI]
ModelScope: [https://www.modelscope.cn/organization/BGI-HangzhouAI]
Zero2x: [https://www.zero2x.org.cn/genos]

Discover more about Genos and its potential to revolutionize genomics research and clinical applications:
https://en.genomics.cn/en-scientificdiscoverie-7201.html

On October 23, 2025, at the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Conference on Genomics (ICG-20) in Hangzhou, BGI-Research and Zhejiang Lab announced the release of Genos, an open-source Human-...

23/10/2025

🌟 Watch ICG-20 Hangzhou Live! 🌟

Join the 20th Annual International Conference on Genomics from Oct. 23–26, 2025. Explore the future of omics and AI with global experts, groundbreaking research, and exciting discussions.

🔗 Live stream: https://icg.bio/ICG20/index.html

21/10/2025

After 19 incredible years of hosting the International Conference on Genomics (ICG), this year’s event is finally happening TOMORROW in the beautiful city of Hangzhou!👏 Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, creativity, and connection. Let’s make this milestone event one to remember!

Join us as we take a nostalgic glance at the incredible milestones, memories, and achievements of the past 19 years of ICG! 👇👇

21/10/2025

ICG-20 Hangzhou is coming tomorrow! 🎉We’re so excited to dive into all the incredible discussions and ideas. Check out what some of our previous speakers have shared about this event! What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

20/10/2025

As we approach the 20th International Conference on Genomics (ICG-20) in Hangzhou, let us pause and reflect on the incredible journey of human discovery — from Darwin’s “Tree of Life” to the cutting-edge genomics of today.

One pivotal name in this journey is Professor Ray Wu, a brilliant yet lesser-known Chinese scientist whose groundbreaking work revolutionized DNA sequencing. His ingenious “primer extension method” laid the foundation for modern sequencing technologies, making the dream of decoding the human genome a reality.

Though history often celebrates the giants of science — Darwin, Mendel, Schrödinger, Watson, and Crick — Professor Ray Wu’s contribution bridges their theories with the advanced tools that have transformed genomics into a practical and accessible science.

Today, as genome sequencing becomes as routine as a regular health check-up, we owe a debt of gratitude to Professor Ray Wu and other unsung pioneers. Their quiet brilliance has illuminated the path to precision medicine, ancestral insights, and a deeper understanding of who we are and where we come from.

“Exploration never ends.” Let us honor Professor Ray Wu and all the silent heroes who unlocked the code of life, paving the way for a healthier and brighter future for humanity.

https://youtu.be/JRHKg-xu9ZM

As we approach the 20th International Conference on Genomics (ICG-20) in Hangzhou, let us pause and reflect on the incredible journey of human discovery — fr...

17/10/2025

Breast cancer affects millions worldwide, and understanding your individual risk is a critical first step in proactive health management. It’s about replacing uncertainty with clarity, and fear with confidence.

BGI Group is committed to making these insights accessible. BGI is so proud to support public health initiatives like the partnership with Thailand’s Ministry of Health, providing breast cancer genetic screening to those in need.

Don’t fear - know your risk. Act early. Share this post to spread awareness.

https://en.genomics.cn/en-news-7200.html

Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women globally and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to 2022 statistics, approximately 2...