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Turtle Shells Evolved By Recruiting Genes Involved In Limb Development

Turtle Shells Evolved By Recruiting Genes Involved In Limb Development

An international team of scientists has analyzed the genomes of two turtle species, shedding light on how the turtle’s shell may have evolved.

April 30, 2013
BGI: The Kung Fu Panda Of The Genomic World

BGI: The Kung Fu Panda Of The Genomic World

BGI Executive Director Dr. Wang Jun explains to Asian Scientist Magazine why the kung fu panda best describes the Chinese world leader in human, plant, and animal genetics research.

April 16, 2013
H3 Biomedicine, BGI To Provide Open Access Cancer Genomic Data

H3 Biomedicine, BGI To Provide Open Access Cancer Genomic Data

H3 Biomedicine Inc. and BGI have entered into a partnership to sequence and publish genomic data from pre-clinical cancer models.

April 1, 2013
Genomic Insights May Explain How Falcons Evolved To Become Birds Of Prey

Genomic Insights May Explain How Falcons Evolved To Become Birds Of Prey

Researchers have published the first analysis of falcon genomes, providing insights into the evolution of predatory adaptations in falcons.

March 25, 2013
BGI-Shenzhen Acquires US-Based Complete Genomics For $117M

BGI-Shenzhen Acquires US-Based Complete Genomics For $117M

BGI completed today the acquisition of U.S.-based whole human genomic sequencing provider, Complete Genomics, Inc.

March 19, 2013
Pigeon Genome Decoded: Gene Mutation Linked To Fancy Hairdo

Pigeon Genome Decoded: Gene Mutation Linked To Fancy Hairdo

Researchers have identified a gene that is responsible for the fancy head crests of rock pigeons.

February 4, 2013
Chickpea Genome Map May Help Farmers Improve Yields

Chickpea Genome Map May Help Farmers Improve Yields

An international team of scientists has mapped the genome of chickpea, the second most widely grown legume crop after soybean.

January 29, 2013
Scientists Decode Genome Of Insecticide-Resistant, Cabbage-Eating Moth

Scientists Decode Genome Of Insecticide-Resistant, Cabbage-Eating Moth

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the diamondback moth, a pest that ravages important crops such as cabbage.

January 17, 2013
Blood Pressure Drugs May Treat Chronic Pain, Study

Blood Pressure Drugs May Treat Chronic Pain, Study

A new study has opened up the possibility that existing drugs for high blood pressure could also be used to treat chronic pain.

December 24, 2012
Bats’ Immunity Against Deadly Viruses Linked To Their Ability To Fly

Bats’ Immunity Against Deadly Viruses Linked To Their Ability To Fly

The evolution of flight in bats may have contributed to the development of a highly effective immune system, allowing bats to harbor some of the world’s deadliest viruses such as Ebola and SARS.

December 21, 2012
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