DNA sequencing
Process of determining the nucleic acid sequence
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Sequenced animal genomes
The genome of the Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl), a salamander from the Salamandridae family, was sequenced.
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| March 4 2025 | China's Ministry of Commerce prohibited the export of Illumina gene sequencers to China. |
| 2025 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome sequencing completed for Pleurodeles waltl (Iberian ribbed newt), a salamander species from the Salamandridae family.
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| February 4 2025 | China placed Illumina on its 'Unreliable Entities List' in response to U.S. tariffs. |
| 2024 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Genome of Climacium dendroides (tree climacium moss), a ubiquitous moss species, was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Genome sequencing completed for Ottelia alismoides (Duck lettuce) and Pontederia crassipes (Water hyacinth).
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| 2024 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Theobroma grandiflorum (cupuaçu) genome sequenced, adding to the understanding of the cacao family's tropical fruit species with a 423 Mbp genome.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Climacium dendroides (tree climacium moss) genome expected to be completed, furthering research on ubiquitous moss species.
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| 2024 |
Nanopore sequencing
MGI Tech launched its own nanopore sequencing products, further demonstrating the technology's ongoing global technological advancement.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
A draft genome sequence for Chaetoderma sp., a species of Caudofoveata (a class of small marine molluscs), was completed, representing a significant milestone in understanding the genomic structure of this lesser-known mollusc group.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of Liolophura japonica (Common chiton) was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome of Acanthochitona rubrolineata was completed, with a genome size of 1.08 Gbp and 32,291 predicted genes.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome sequencing of several moth and butterfly species including Ahamus jianchuanensis (Jianchuan ghost moth), Coenonympha arcania (Pearly Heath), Keiferia lycopersicella (Tomato pinworm), Phthorimaea absoluta (Tomato leafminer), Thitarodes armoricanus and Thitarodes xiaojinensis (ghost moths), and Troides aeacus (Golden birdwing).
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
The genome of the Dugong (Dugong dugon) was sequenced, contributing to the genomic research of Sirenia order marine mammals.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Updated genome sequencing completed for both the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana).
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of the Elaphe carinata (King ratsnake) was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of the Naja atra (Chinese cobra) was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of the Ptyas mucosa (Oriental rat snake) was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of the Protobothrops mucrosquamatus (Taiwanese Habu) was re-sequenced or updated.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of the Trimeresurus albolabris (White-lipped tree pit viper) was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome sequence of the Murray river turtle (Emydura macquarii macquarii) was completed by CSIRO, providing a comprehensive genetic map with 27,035 predicted genes and 97.8% BUSCO single copy completeness.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome sequence of the Mexican musk turtle (Staurotypus triporcatus) was completed and deposited in the NCBI Database.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome sequence completed for Testudo graeca (Greek tortoise), with a genome size of 2.32 Gbp and 25,998 predicted genes.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genomes were completed for two turtle species: the Spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) with 1.90 Gbp and 15,945 predicted genes, and the Pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) with 2.18 Gbp and 19,175 predicted genes.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome of the Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) was completed, with a genome size of 2.31 Gbp and 17,737 predicted genes.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genomes of Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard duck) and Netta rufina (Red-crested pochard) were sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome assembly completed for the Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), representing a significant milestone in sequencing Dromaiidae family genomes with chromosome-scale alignment to 41 pseudochromosomes.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome of Crypturellus boucardi (Slaty-breasted tinamou) was initiated.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Draft genome sequence of the common ostrich (Struthio camelus) was completed, providing a chromosome-scale assembly aligned to 41 pseudochromosomes with a BUSCO completeness of 94.5%.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of Lepidosiren paradoxa (South American lungfish) was sequenced.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of Protopterus annectens (West-African lungfish) was sequenced again.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome sequencing was completed for Atractosteus spatula (Alligator gar), a ray-finned fish species from the Order Lepisosteiformes.
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| 2024 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome sequences for two hagfish species, Eptatretus atami (Brown hagfish) and Eptatretus burgeri (Inshore hagfish), were sequenced.
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| April 2024 | The United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party requested an explanation from the Department of Defense regarding why BGI subsidiaries Innomics and STOmics were not included in the Department of Defense's list of Chinese military companies operating in the U.S. |
| 2023 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Genome sequencing completed for multiple species including Bothriochloa decipiens, Poa annua, Poa infirma, Poa pratensis, Poa supina, Iris pallida, Iris sibirica, Iris virginica, and Musa beccarii.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Multiple legume genomes sequenced, including Vicia faba, Vicia villosa, Vigna hirtella, Vigna reflexo-pilosa, and Vigna trinervia, expanding understanding of this important plant family.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Genome of Nepenthes mirabilis (carnivorous plant) sequenced with 159,555 contigs/scaffolds and an N50 of 10,307 bp.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Genome of Tamarix chinensis (Chinese tamarisk) sequenced.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced plant genomes
Genome of Isoetes sinensis, the first aquatic Quillwort to be sequenced, was completed with a scaffold N50 of 86 Mb.
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| 2023 |
Whole genome sequencing
The Lancet published an opinion suggesting that in the UK, upgrading targeted gene panels might be more practical in the short term, while recommending cautious examination of whole genome sequencing for long-term implementation.
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| 2023 |
Pan-genome
A draft human pangenome reference was published, based on 47 diploid genomes from individuals of varied ethnicity, marking a significant milestone in understanding human genetic diversity.
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| 2023 |
Pan-genome
BRIDGEcereal was developed to survey and graph indel-based haplotypes from pan-genome through gene model IDs.
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| 2023 | BGI and a scientific consortium jointly published a primate brain cell atlas. |
| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome sequencing was completed for three leech species: Hirudinaria manillensis (Asian Buffalo leech), Hirudo nipponia (Japanese blood-sucking leech), and Whitmania pigra (Asian freshwater leech).
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| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of Aplectana chamaeleonis, an amphibian parasite, was sequenced.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome assembly of Pictodentalium vernedei, a species of scaphopod (tusk shell) in the Dentaliidae family, was completed.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome assembly of Siphonodentalium dalli, a species of scaphopod in the Gadilidae family, was completed.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of Kelletia kelletii (Kellet's whelk) was sequenced.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of Kalloconus canariensis (Canary Island cone shell) was sequenced.
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| 2023 |
Sequenced animal genomes
Genome of multiple bivalve species sequenced: Crassostrea angulata (Portuguese oyster), Margaritifera margaritifera (European freshwater pearl mussel), Panopea generosa (Pacific geoduck), and Tridacna crocea (Giant clam)
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