Can we sequence the genome of every person — and use that knowledge to improve health? At ICG-21, Prof. Ronjon Nag discussed the future of large-scale genomics, aging vaccines, and the shift from lifespan to healthspan.

On World Standards Day, BGI Group highlights the role of standards in turning life science innovation into trusted, scalable solutions. As of September 2026, BGI has contributed to 468 standards across areas including genomics, biobanking, synthetic biology, and public health. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7661.…

Ten BGI researchers have been named to the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists annual list, reflecting BGI’s sustained research output and academic influence in life sciences. BGI continues to advance genomics, multi-omics technologies, and global research collaboration to help benefit humanity. en.genomics.cn/en-scientific…

BGI Group hosted the “Empowering Discovery to Impact: Vietnam Omics Forum 2026” in Ninh Binh, bringing together 160+ clinical, research and industry professionals to discuss multi-omics applications in reproductive health, precision oncology, public health, forensics and agricultural genomics. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7658.…

As long as people take medicine, individual differences in drug response will matter. At ICG-21, Prof. Jiye Yin discussed how pharmacogenomics can help make medication safer, more effective, and more precise.

BGI-Research, Yazhouwan National Laboratory, and collaborators report in Cell a spatiotemporal lifecycle atlas of rice, mapping gene activity across cells, tissues, and developmental stages from germinating seed to maturing grain. The work offers a resource for studying rice development, grain filling, and crop improvement. en.genomics.cn/en-scientific…

There are more than 3,000 types of skin diseases, and some of them are often recurrent and difficult to treat. At ICG-21, Dr. Guanxiong Zhang shared how healthy skin atlases, omics data, and AI may support precision dermatology and improve access to diagnosis.

On October 4, BGI Group’s Humanitarian Response Task Force arrived in Nepal to support the China–Nepal emergency cross-border scientific expedition following the August 26 extreme geological disaster in the central Himalayas. The disaster, triggered by a high-altitude ice-rock collapse on the northern slope of Langtang Lirung, evolved into a destructive debris-flow chain, causing casualties and property losses in both China and Nepal. As part of the joint expedition, BGI will provide professional support for human remains identification through forensic DNA analysis, working in coordination with the China–Nepal scientific team and relevant Nepali authorities. Each confirmed identity matters deeply to the families awaiting answers. BGI brings long-standing expertise in genomics and forensic DNA identification, with previous humanitarian missions including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami response in Thailand and the 2018 Laos dam-collapse disaster. Guided by scientific rigor, humanitarian principles, and respect for local laws and procedures, BGI is committed to helping bring dignity to the deceased and comfort to their loved ones.

Rare diseases are not rare: they affect around 300 million people worldwide. At ICG-21, Prof. Ya Zhang shared how AI and genomic sequencing can work together to improve rare disease diagnosis, from symptom-based screening to identifying pathogenic variants.

BGI Group and Indonesian partners advanced genomics collaboration at the Indonesia Omics Innovation and Application Forum 2026 in Jakarta. At the forum, BGI Group and Indonesia’s Center for Biomedical and Health Genomics signed agreements to support BGSi, with discussions spanning precision medicine, public health, clinical applications, research capacity and local training. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7654.…

BGI Group’s strategic partner in Mexico, Géntodos Genómica Para Todos (Géntodos) @GentodosLabs, has officially opened the Géntodos Multi-omics Center in Mexico City. The collaboration aims to strengthen local genomic testing capabilities and support the development of precision medicine in Mexico. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7653.…

Regular exercise leaves measurable signals in the blood. A new study from BGI-Research, Shanxi Medical University and partners in Science Advances uses CIMA multi-omics data to show that regular exercise is associated with metabolic shifts and immune-cell changes linked to antigen presentation and cytotoxic cell readiness. en.genomics.cn/en-scientific…

BGI Group was pleased to contribute to STOC Plant 2026 in Perth, supporting global dialogue on crop spatiotemporal multi-omics, data integration, AI, and breeding applications. The conference also marked new progress in barley and wheat spatial omics collaboration, including the launch of the Barley Spatial Omics Consortium and continued development of Wheat Spatial Omics Consortium (WSOC). en.genomics.cn/en-news-7636.…

BGI Group marked its 27th anniversary with the 2026 Global New Product Launch Event in Shenzhen. Under the theme “Intelligent Life · Infinite Health,” BGI showcased new technologies across brain science, multi-omics research, active health management, nutrition, skincare, pet health, and soil ecology. As we enter our 28th year, BGI remains committed to advancing life science innovation for better health and a better future. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7633.…

ICG-21 was held in Shenzhen from September 7 to 8 under the theme “Bio-Generative Intelligence for Health.” The conference brought together global experts in genomics, AI, multi-omics, medicine, brain technology, regenerative innovation, public health, and education. From keynote sessions to five parallel tracks on Beauty, Health, Longevity, Wisdom, and Well-being, ICG-21 continued to support open exchange and collaboration across life sciences. We thank all speakers, participants, partners, and colleagues who joined us in Shenzhen. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7632.…

BGI-Research, Zhejiang Lab and collaborators introduce ATLAS, a genomic AI framework designed to help identify disease-associated genes and loci directly from genome sequences. Accepted at KDD, ATLAS shows promise for rare-disease research, small-cohort studies and precision medicine. en.genomics.cn/en-scientific…

🌟 Open Call for School Partners | 2026 BGI Science Popularization Carnival - Hong Kong & Macao Science should never remain confined to textbooks. Initiated by Dr. Yang Huanming, Co-founder of BGI, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Chairman of BGI Research, and Dr. Yin Ye, CEO of BGI Group, the BGI Science Popularization Carnival is a public science outreach program that brings cutting-edge life sciences into schools and inspires students to explore the beauty of life sciences. Since 2018, the program has delivered over 320 public science popularization lectures and activities, reaching more than 2.61 million teachers, students, and families. In 2026, we are inviting primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong and Macao to join us through two new school-based life science sessions: 🧬 Discovering the Beauty of Life at the Extremes Recommended for: Primary and junior secondary students From Mount Everest to Mariana Trench, students will explore how life survives in extreme environments and discover the wonder of biodiversity. 💡 Smart Health: Protecting the Beauty of Life Recommended for: Junior secondary and senior secondary students Starting from exercise, sleep, genes, and health data, students will explore individual differences and the future of smart health shaped by genomics and AI. ✅ Open to school group applications ✅ Suitable for primary and secondary schools ✅ Sessions can be flexibly arranged to meet school’s needs 🔗Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… 📩 Contact: [email protected] We look forward to partnering with schools across Hong Kong and Macao to bring frontier life science and scientific curiosity into more classrooms in the region.

🌟 華大集團「百校科普嘉年華」2026年正式招募港澳學校！ 科學，唔應該只停留喺課本入面。 由華大集團聯合創始人、理事長楊煥明院士同集團CEO尹烨博士共同倡導嘅 「百校科普嘉年華」，一直致力將前沿生命科學帶入校園，啟發學生對生命、科技同未來嘅好奇心。 自2018年起，活動已累計舉辦 320+ 場生命科學公益科普活動，覆蓋師生及家庭 261萬+ 人次。 2026年，我哋帶住兩門全新生命科學課程，再次面向 香港及澳門中小學 開放報名： 🧬 《登峰探極——發現生命之美》 適合：小學至初中 跟隨華大科研足跡，由珠峰到深海，探索極端環境下嘅生命奇蹟，同時認識生物多樣性，學習用科學眼光觀察世界。 💡 《智慧健康——守護生命之美》 適合：初中至高中 由運動、睡眠、基因同健康數據出發，帶學生了解個體差異，並一齊探索基因科技、健康管理同 AI 點樣改變未來。 ✅ 對象：香港及澳門中小學 ✅ 形式：以學校團體報名為主 ✅ 講座形式：可按學校情況協調安排 ✅ 查詢／報名：請點擊連結 🔗 [報名連結] docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… 📩 [聯絡電郵] [email protected] 歡迎各校與我哋一齊，將生命科學帶入課堂，讓學生從真實科學故事出發，打開理解世界的新角度。

BGI researchers and collaborators report in Cell Reports that CycloneSEQ long reads enabled complete genome modeling of 1,150 human gut bacterial strains, revealing four metabolic roles in the gut microbiome and links to inflammatory bowel disease activity that whole-community measures may miss. en.genomics.cn/en-scientific…

BGI Group patents have received honors at the 26th China Patent Awards, including a China Patent Gold Award for spatial omics technology and two China Patent Excellence Awards in genome assembly and women’s health innovation. en.genomics.cn/en-news-7629.…