When Supercomputing Encounters "National Treasures", the National Supercomputing Chengdu Center signs a strategic cooperation agreement with the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
AD |
On October 19th, the National Supercomputing Chengdu Center and Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony and the unveiling ceremony of the Endangered Animal Genetics and Computing Innovation Center in Chengdu.Red Star News reporter learned that in the future, both sides will better leverage their respective advantages in technology and scientific research, use cutting-edge information technology to break through research technology bottlenecks, and jointly explore the unlimited possibilities of supercomputing in multiple research and application fields such as the protection of endangered species such as giant pandas, the construction of giant panda national parks, and digital ecology, promoting industrial innovation and development, and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements
On October 19th, the National Supercomputing Chengdu Center and Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony and the unveiling ceremony of the Endangered Animal Genetics and Computing Innovation Center in Chengdu.
Red Star News reporter learned that in the future, both sides will better leverage their respective advantages in technology and scientific research, use cutting-edge information technology to break through research technology bottlenecks, and jointly explore the unlimited possibilities of supercomputing in multiple research and application fields such as the protection of endangered species such as giant pandas, the construction of giant panda national parks, and digital ecology, promoting industrial innovation and development, and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements.

Sign strategic cooperation agreement
Endangered Animal Genetics and Computing Innovation Center officially unveiled
Endangered Animal Genetics and Computing Innovation Center officially unveiled
Ran Hao, Chairman of Chengdu Data Group, stated that the National Supercomputing Chengdu Center is a strategic highland for promoting technological progress and economic development, and a strategic platform for national technological innovation. In this cooperation, the National Supercomputing Chengdu Center will fully leverage its software and hardware advantages, work together with the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding, establish a "genetic big data computing platform for endangered animals", and conduct in-depth research on projects such as genomics big data and genetic diversity of giant pandas, providing strong support for the breeding and protection of giant pandas and endangered wildlife in China.
In recent years, with the rapid and high-quality increase in the number of artificially bred giant pandas, China's giant panda protection has achieved preliminary results. However, wild giant pandas still face threats such as habitat loss and degradation, and reduced genetic diversity. Conducting genetic diversity research on giant panda populations is crucial for the long-term survival of endangered wildlife such as giant pandas.
However, the calculation of genetic sequence and genetic diversity data for giant pandas requires a large amount of computation and multiple tasks, resulting in high requirements for computation and storage. In order to break through this data computing bottleneck, both parties will rely on the Endangered Animal Genetics and Computing Innovation Center, integrate the power of genetics and computing science, and greatly shorten the calculation time of giant panda gene sequence, gene structure, and other data through supercomputing. This will help researchers to more efficiently, comprehensively, and accurately understand the genetic data of endangered animals, thus formulating scientific and effective protection plans.
Yin Zhidong, Director of Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, mentioned in his speech that the collaboration between the two sides will build a bridge for supercomputing to support natural science research, develop a link between the application of new intelligent computing and the protection and research of rare and endangered species, release new energy from data elements, build a strong computing foundation and new support, and make positive contributions to China's ecological civilization construction and the construction of innovation driven new engines.
Arithmetic empowerment
How does supercomputing integrate into panda conservation work?
On site, Wang, the director of the Genetic Research Office for in situ Conservation of Endangered Wildlife at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, also shared the application of Chengdu supercomputing in giant panda conservation.
We are experiencing the sixth biological extinction, and the rate of species extinction is 100 times higher than in natural conditions. "Wang also introduced that according to the fourth national wild survey of giant pandas, there are currently 1864 wild giant pandas, separated into 33 populations, of which 15 populations have a high extinction risk of 90%. If there is no intervention, these 33 isolated small populations may further differentiate into more populations, with a higher risk of extinction. From the perspective of captive population, as of December 2022, the number of captive giant pandas has reached 698. After decades of unremitting efforts by several generations, the endangered level of giant pandas will be lowered from "endangered" to "vulnerable" in 2022.
So, how are giant pandas protected? Wang also mentioned that the core means of giant pandas are on-site protection and ex situ protection. In situ protection mainly involves the protection of natural ecosystems and the establishment of natural reserves. Ex situ conservation directly affects the protected species and constructs self-sustaining captive populations. The two are not completely separated, and the ultimate goal of ex situ protection is on-site protection.
AIAIHow does supercomputing integrate into panda conservation work?
In fact, the technology of Chengdu Supercomputing Center has been successfully applied to the on-site protection of giant pandas, assisting in precise field investigations of giant pandas. For example, using the "fecal DNA targeted capture technology" to break through the problem of outdated fecal genetic identification and provide new technologies for precise field investigations of giant pandas. In terms of ex situ protection, Chengdu Supercomputing Center is assisting in the broad-spectrum screening of giant panda pathogens. Wang also stated that without supercomputing assistance, it used to take one week to calculate data. With the assistance of supercomputing, this time can theoretically be reduced to 24 hours.
In Wang's view, new technologies and methods for biodiversity conservation will rely more on supercomputing, which will promote the precision of conservation work from all levels and be one of the fundamental tools for future biodiversity conservation work.
Red Star News Reporter Peng Xiangping
Edit in sequence
(Download Red Star News, there are rewards for reporting!)

Disclaimer: The content of this article is sourced from the internet. The copyright of the text, images, and other materials belongs to the original author. The platform reprints the materials for the purpose of conveying more information. The content of the article is for reference and learning only, and should not be used for commercial purposes. If it infringes on your legitimate rights and interests, please contact us promptly and we will handle it as soon as possible! We respect copyright and are committed to protecting it. Thank you for sharing.(Email:[email protected])
Mobile advertising space rental |
Tag: Supercomputing National the Chengdu When Encounters Treasures Center signs
German media: China's new energy sector is skipping the stage of internal combustion engines, crushing Germany's century old fuel technology
NextTen years of research and development expenses exceeding 970 billion! Huawei creates three core technologies: 5G baseband, Kirin chip, and Starflash
Guess you like
-
Huyu Xianxiang and AVIC Optoelectronics Institute Forge Strategic Partnership to Shape China's eVTOL Avionics LandscapeDetail
2025-04-02 18:39:02 1
-
Haier Smart Home's 8th Global R&D Innovation Awards: Illuminating Better Lives with Technology, Achieving User SatisfactionDetail
2025-04-02 15:57:33 21
-
Huawei's 2025 China Digital Power Partner Conference: Carbon-Neutral Path for China, Shared Value CreationDetail
2025-03-31 18:57:09 1
-
OPPO Think Tank: A New Paradigm for Chinese Enterprises' Globalization From Wusha Village to the Global High-End MarketDetail
2025-03-31 18:48:21 1
-
ICLR 2025: Chinese Universities and Companies Showcase AI Prowess with Numerous Accepted Papers; Stanford-HKUST Collaboration Achieves Perfect ScoreDetail
2025-03-31 14:54:45 1
-
Huawei HarmonyOS Smart Home Partner Summit: Deep Dive into Spatial Intelligence Transformation and Ecosystem Development StrategyDetail
2025-03-31 13:01:45 1
-
AI Large Models Drive Innovation in Humanoid Robots and Autonomous Driving: 2025 as a Key MilestoneDetail
2025-03-31 13:00:04 1
-
Eight Cities Pilot Credit Supervision Data Openness, Empowering Micro and Small Enterprises with Mobile Payment PlatformsDetail
2025-03-26 09:32:47 1
-
Xiaomi's "Just a Little Profit": The Deep Logic and Sustainability Behind its Low-Margin StrategyDetail
2025-03-25 15:07:32 21
- Detail
-
The Ninth Huawei ICT Competition China Challenge Finals Conclude Successfully: Kunpeng and Ascend Tracks Crown Their ChampionsDetail
2025-03-24 16:26:03 11
-
Ronshen Sugar Cube Refrigerator: The Official Product of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Ushering in a New Era of Healthy Food PreservationDetail
2025-03-24 15:40:35 1
-
Zhihu Launches New Version of Zhihu Straight Answer: Deep Integration of AI and Community to Enhance Professionalism and CredibilityDetail
2025-03-24 14:04:38 1
-
China Construction Ninth Harmony (Zhongjian Jiuhe) and Huawei HarmonyOS Smart Home Deepen Strategic Partnership at AWE2025, Building a Green and Intelligent Future HomeDetail
2025-03-23 15:21:15 41
-
ZuoYeBang Books Leads the New Trend in Intelligent Education Publishing at Changsha Book FairDetail
2025-03-21 15:15:33 1
-
Tianyancha: Shielding Consumer Safety and Reshaping Business Trust with DataDetail
2025-03-21 08:47:58 1
-
Hisense at AWE2025: AI Empowerment, Leading the Transformation of Future Smart LivingDetail
2025-03-20 18:24:11 1
-
Haier TV Makes a Stunning Debut at AWE 2024: Zhiyuan AI Large Model and PureScene Care Screen Usher in a New Era of Smart HomesDetail
2025-03-20 15:17:20 1
-
China Power's Xin Yuan Zhi Chu (New Source Smart Storage): Open Energy Intelligence Computing Center Leads Intelligent Transformation of the Energy IndustryDetail
2025-03-20 15:15:39 1
-
Leader's All-in-One Three-Drum Washing Machine: Say Goodbye to Laundry Hassles and Embrace a "Refined Lazy" LifestyleDetail
2025-03-20 11:32:30 21