Being the Pioneer of Life Sciences in China: —Introduction to Beijing Genomics Institute

Zhang, Xin

We believe that the complete decoding of genetics codes is the only way to explore and analyze the secret of life. The complex genome, which is composed of the four simple nucleotides A, T, G, C, makes up the permanent and secret rule of life. Its complicated systematism and diversity is the most challenging research project of the big science as well as the great charm to the original and everlasting genomics research. The pioneering research carried out by BGI on the genomes of model species and human has the characteristics of data guiding, creativity, exclusivity, and permanence, and is the source and basement of follow-up function and application research. The institute will continue following the developing strategy of “Advance through projects”, organize large-scale work with the concept of the big science and system engineering, promote the life science research in China, and construct a biology industry with Chinese characteristics and own intellectual properties based on DNA sequencing and preceded by bioinformatics.