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Actinorhizal plants—woody pioneers of temperate ecosystems—form nitrogen-fixing root nodules with Frankiaceae bacteria, contributing roughly 25% of...
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Epilepsy affects about 1% of the global population, and roughly 30% of patients do not achieve complete seizure control with existing antiseizure m...
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How does the world’s fastest-growing plant shoot up by more than a meter in a single day? The answer lies in the intercalary meristem (IcM)—a speci...
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Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), a keystone species in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, plays a pivotal role in global marine biodiversity and bio...
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Tertiary lymphoid organ-like structures in human atherosclerosis contribute to plaque instability. Xin Liu, on behalf of the XinLab team and our co...
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Our recent paper introduced findings on mechanisms underlying salt-tolerance in non-heading Chinese cabbage using single-cell and spatial transcrip...
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Our recent review paper comprehensively introduced spatial transcriptome technologies and their applications in plant research and crop breeding.
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We generated Bulk, Single-Cell, and Spatial Transcriptome Data for Soybean to Unveil Mechanisms Underlying its Organ Development
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We’re thrilled to announce that XinLab has published a new paper in GigaScience (2025, Vol. 14) titled “Exploring the Cellular and Molecular Basis ...
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A study co-led by Xin Liu (BGI Research / XinLab), Guangyi Fan (BGI Research), Qingwei Li (Liaoning Normal University), and Yue Pang (Liaoning Norm...
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We’re excited to share that XinLab has published a new study in Frontiers in Plant Science (2025, Vol. 15) titled “Unveiling the Conserved Nature o...
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We analyzed 811 plant genomes across 119 species to create an unprecedented atlas of recent transposable element activity, offering insights into g...
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In our latest collaborative project, we delved deep into the molecular basis of radiation tolerance in a newly identified tardigrade species, Hypsi...
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🌊 BGI Research Team Unveils Vast Marine Microbial Diversity and Biotechnological Potential in Nature and successfully discovers novel gene editing ...
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Our recent paper in Aging Cell described our recently developed single-cell mitochondrial sequencing methods. Here we provide major information on ...
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In our ongoing long-term collaboration with Dr. Rajeev Varshney, our team has taken a further step forward in understanding and enhancing drought t...
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Chromosome-Scale Genome of Chitala ornata Illuminates Early Teleost Evolution
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Published online in Nature Genetics on May 23, 2024, a study presents genomes of eight wild chickpea relatives and a Cicer super-pangenome, providi...
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Our recent study published in BMC Genomic Data by Zhang et al. provides the first complete chloroplast genome sequence for Calamus tetradactylus, a...
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung condition with limited treatment options and significant mortality rates. To better understand this condition,...
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Fish, as the most ancient vertebrates, exhibit many unique characteristics compared to later-evolving vertebrates. Our recent study on Characiforme...
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Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are iconic reef dwellers, renowned for their vibrant color patterns and specialized jaw morphologies. Our r...
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Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), Earth’s most abundant wild animal, plays a pivotal role in the Southern Ocean ecosystem. This species’ enormou...
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The phenomenon of symbiosis is widespread in nature, with biological samples often containing data from multiple species. In such cases, sequencing...
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Chickpea (Cicer arietinum), one of the world’s most important legume crops, has long been a focal point in agricultural genomics. In our latest col...
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Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a highly destructive pest that has rapidly spread across multiple continents, causing significant damage t...
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Understanding the microbial diversity in industrial effluents is crucial for efficient environmental surveillance and management. In our recent stu...
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Bamboo has been an integral part of Chinese culture and daily life for centuries, serving not only as an essential natural resource but also as a d...
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Tumor evolution is a dynamic and complex process, with variations in growth patterns significantly influencing disease progression and therapeutic ...
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Sex chromosome evolution is one of the most fascinating processes in genomic research, with profound implications for understanding genetic differe...
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the most widely consumed leafy vegetables in the world, yet its genetic diversity and domestication history have...
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Mangrove forests are among the most biologically diverse and ecologically productive ecosystems, hosting a rich array of plant, animal, and microbi...
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Genome assembly is a fundamental component of genomics research, enabling the reconstruction of complete genetic sequences from raw sequencing data...
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Despite being the third-largest ocean in the world, the Indian Ocean remains one of the least studied regions in terms of microbial diversity and b...
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Understanding how genetic variations are inherited and structured within an individual’s genome is key to advancing precision medicine and evolutio...
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Cartilaginous fish, such as sharks, represent an early branch in vertebrate evolution, offering valuable insights into chromosome evolution, immuni...
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The evolutionary history of teleosts is deeply intertwined with continental drift, shaping their genetic diversity and adaptations. In our latest s...
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Mangrove ecosystems are unique coastal environments that support diverse microbial communities, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling and envi...
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The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) is a coastal cetacean species facing increasing threats due to habitat loss, pollution, and hum...
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Panax notoginseng (P. notoginseng), a medicinal herb with significant economic and therapeutic value, has long been studied for its active compound...
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Mangrove ecosystems serve as critical environmental buffers between land and sea, hosting unique plant species that have adapted to extreme coastal...
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The Mekong tiger perch (Datnioides undecimradiatus) is a vulnerable freshwater fish native to the Mekong basin in Indochina. As an ornamental speci...
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Mangrove forests thrive in coastal tropical and subtropical regions, bridging the gap between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. These plants have ...
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The transition of plants from aquatic to terrestrial environments represents a pivotal moment in evolutionary history. While land plants (embryophy...
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The rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is the primary source of natural rubber, a crucial industrial material with no synthetic equivalent. Understan...
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Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) and breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) are two economically and nutritionally significant species within the Arto...
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Mangrove ecosystems host a diverse range of microorganisms, including fungi that play a crucial role in organic matter decomposition and secondary ...
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The African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum) is a vital crop cultivated across tropical Africa for its nutritional and medicinal value. Despite its s...
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As one of the most ancient living plants, Ginkgo biloba has survived for over 200 million years, maintaining its resilience through dramatic enviro...
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The commensal microbiota of marine mammals plays a crucial role in their health and adaptation to the oceanic environment. However, due to the chal...
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Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is a staple legume crop with immense nutritional and agricultural importance. Understanding its genetic diversity is cru...
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Marine mammals offer unique evolutionary models, demonstrating adaptations to aquatic environments through physiological and genetic modifications....
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The black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) is a teleost species that exhibits viviparity, a reproductive strategy in which eggs are fertilized intern...
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Genome sequencing has transformed plant research, offering insights into species diversity, evolution, and adaptation. However, the number of plant...
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Brassica species are essential for agriculture and evolutionary studies, with genomes shaped by polyploidization events and extensive structural va...
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To diversify global food supplies and enhance nutrition security, underutilized crops—often referred to as orphan crops—offer an essential path for...
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The spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus) is a commercially valuable fish widely cultivated in China. Despite its importance in aquaculture, gen...
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The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) is well known for its highly aggressive behavior, making it a valuable model species for studying the g...
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The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is a poultry species with significant agricultural and scientific value. As a model organism for avian genet...
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Pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus) is a staple crop for over 90 million farmers in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa a...
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Pearl-producing mollusks have long been recognized as economically valuable species, not only for their exquisite pearls but also for their role in...
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Rhodiola crenulata (R. crenulata) is a highly valued medicinal plant, particularly in traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine. It is widely known ...
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The ruff (Philomachus pugnax) is a migratory wading bird with one of the most complex and fascinating mating systems in the animal kingdom. Males e...
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The transition from lizard-like to snake-like body forms represents one of the most intriguing evolutionary transformations in reptiles. Despite gr...
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Orchids are one of the most diverse and fascinating plant families, displaying remarkable floral adaptations and ecological strategies. As an impor...
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Peach (Prunus persica) is one of the most economically and culturally significant fruit crops, with a long history of domestication dating back tho...
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Most fruits consumed today are the result of long-term domestication and breeding efforts. However, the genetic basis underlying domestication trai...
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Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells are the preferred production hosts for biopharmaceuticals, widely used for the development of therapeutic protein...
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Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food crop that has undergone extensive domestication, resulting in significant phenotypic and physiological changes...
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Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is a drought-tolerant crop with rich nutritional value and historical significance, domesticated in China over 8,7...
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Soybean (Glycine max) is a critical crop globally, serving as a major source of protein and oil. Understanding its genetic diversity and domesticat...
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