BGI Group

#ICG-19 will continue in Shenzhen! From Nov 21 to 24, this gathering will discuss key issues on metagenomics and chronic disease, precision medicine, brain science, longevity, AI, and biomanufacturing. Register now and don’t miss the fun! Read: https://bit.ly/3NMi0MQ

In October, #BGI Group CEO Yin Ye visited four African nations, deepening collaborations with local partners in advancing innovative agriculture, strengthening public health, and boosting talent cultivation for African communities. Read: https://bit.ly/4feeRBa

Men are more likely to get respiratory diseases than women? This could be true, as recent research led by #BGI-Research shows, which has created the most extensive catalog of the human nasal microbiome to date. Read: https://bit.ly/48t2YF1

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger! Recent floods in #BGI’s perennial rice trial in Yunnan prove that this crop is not only productive but also resilient and tough! Watch: https://lnkd.in/eTWKWDcy

Living longer, even achieving immortality, is the dream of mankind. With the increasing application of gene editing in the treatment of rare diseases and to prolong lifespan, #BGI Group CEO Dr. Yin Ye explains why ethical standards must be effectively implemented and how BGI's ethical practices harness the power of genetics responsibly. Watch: https://lnkd.in/es8X_j7F

“I think it’s a very useful tool. It can help doctors and even the public quickly understand the language of life, that is, to understand everyone's personal genome report,” commented Dr. Yin Ye, CEO of #BGI Group, regarding how BGI is using #GenerativeAI for multi-omics data analysis. He believes large generative #AI models are very suitable for DNA and other studies of the language of life, as it has four or perhaps many more dimensions and omics. The integration of AI and genomics is shaping a new era of precision medicine. Watch: https://lnkd.in/g52mMGrw 

"Human genome data belongs to all mankind," states Dr. Yin Ye, CEO of #BGI Group, who stresses the urgent need for cooperation in data sharing for global health progress. From advancements in medicine with AI assistance to addressing the challenge of over 8,000 rare diseases affecting millions, he talked about how the world today should increase awareness and understanding of these challenges and opportunities. Watch: https://lnkd.in/eA6ykzTA

#BGI-Research recently announced a new algorithm, Spot GF, for denoising spatially resolved transcriptomics data, which helps researchers observe spatial gene expression patterns more accurately, leading to more reliable scientific discoveries.  Read: https://bit.ly/488bsBs

Over 30 government officials and technicians in the agricultural sector from 9 African countries came together at the #BGI Center in Shenzhen for a week-long training session on perennial rice production for African nations. Together, BGI and African countries are working toward sustainable solutions to enhance food security and improve agricultural practices across the continent. https://lnkd.in/gYi2SCYN

“They (physicians) really like the idea of using innovative tools and implementing these (#BGI’s) tools in their healthcare practice...and they think it’s something cool,” observed Pavel Natalin, BGI Business Development Manager for Central Asia.  BGI has strengthened its ties with medical institutions across Central Asian countries to enhance genomics research and advance healthcare programs. By fostering collaborations with key research institutes and hospitals, BGI is aiming to not only improve local healthcare outcomes but also contribute to the region’s scientific capacity. Watch: https://lnkd.in/eJtQbDTX Read: https://bit.ly/3YjW6Gs