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Code and Capital: Genetic Testing in China

February 8, 2017 By Liu Sha

Most of us have heard that the secrets of our lives are hidden in our genes. As the technology advances, genetic tests have become common in certain situations, such as prenatal tests and medical treatment. Also, from genetic test results, professionals can read things like your personality, talent and health risks. Many Chinese companies, though with no intention of becoming “fortune tellers”, are luring people to do genetic tests and offer easy-to-read talent results–and public demand is running high. Startups are receiving millions in funds for making this technology accessible to ordinary people. But is the model of selling cheap genetic testing services sustainable? And are these tests accurate?

Filed Under: All Articles, Consumers, Culture, Technology Tagged With: Consumers, gene test, Genetics, Technology

Doing ‘Good’ Science by Decoding Genes

January 21, 2014 By Neelima Mahajan

BGI-Shenzhen, the world’s largest gene sequencing entity, is placing China on the global genetics map. Yanmei Zhu, Associate Director for the Strategic Planning Committee, explains BGI’s philosophy and approach. Ten years back it would have been hard to imagine that a Chinese entity could do cutting-edge work in genetics. Today BGI-Shenzhen has changed that perception. […]

Filed Under: All Articles, Technology Tagged With: BGI, DNA, Genetics, Healthcare, Shenzhen, Technology

Genetics Research: Decoding BGI’s Genes

January 20, 2014 By Neelima Mahajan

In just 14 years, BGI-Shenzhen has become the world’s largest gene sequencer and has executed a series of prestigious projects in genetics. How did it become so prominent? Question: What does a 700,000-year-old calcified horse bone found in Canada’s Yukon region have in common with a varied assortment of plants and animals including silkworms, potatoes, […]

Filed Under: All Articles, Technology Tagged With: BGI, Complete Genomics, DNA, Gene Sequencing, Genetics, Illumina, Science, Shenzhen, Slider, Technology

CKGSB MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2013: How will 3D Printing Impact Chinese Manufacturing?

December 18, 2013 By CKGSB Knowledge

You are invited to download the December issue of CKGSB Magazine. You’ll enjoy articles and interviews like: COVER STORY: 3D printing: Prophets of doom say 3D printing will overturn manufacturing in China. They’re both right and wrong. CHINA INSIGHT: All in the Genes: In just about 14 years of its existence, BGI-Shenzhen has become the world’s […]

Filed Under: Agriculture, All Articles, Best Practice, Chinese Economy, Connections, Creativity, Culture, Economy, Innovation, Know China, Management, Movie Industry, Retail, Social Good, Strategy, Technology Tagged With: 3D Printing, 3M, Apple, Big Data, Business Strategy, Competitive Advantage, E-Books, Food Safety, Food Security, Genetics, GM Food, Philanthropy, Shanghai FTZ, Slider

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