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The Journey Of Searching For Bacteria
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Innovative exploration
The First Episode of the Bacteria Hunt
[July 2022]
Innovative exploration The First Episode of the Bacteria Hunt [July 2022]
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Searching for Microorganisms in Nature - Special Report
Spanning 9.6 million square kilometers of China's vast land, there is a beautiful and magical place that boasts almost all of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes. It captivates those who have never set foot there and leaves a lasting impression on everyone who visits. This is the place that haunts people's dreams: the Inner Mongolia Grassland.
The vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia are teeming with breathtaking scenery—so much so that even three days and three nights would not suffice to describe it all. Today, however, our focus is not on the scenery but on the unique dietary culture of the grasslands. In the heart of the grasslands live the simple and kind-hearted Inner Mongolian herders, who have lived in harmony with their herds and the grasslands for generations. Probiotics, a precious gift from nature, play a vital role in their lives. Naturally fermented dairy products, which serve as the best carrier for probiotics, are an indispensable part of the herders' diet, accounting for more than half of their daily food intake.
NO1: Departure
To upgrade the Co-Symbiosis Source Beijing Probiotic Technology Research Center's Microbial Bank and explore the secrets behind the longevity and health of grassland ethnic groups across generations. On the morning of July 11, 2022, Mr. Wang Zhexin, Vice President of Symbiogen Group, Professor Liu Guiming from the Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and a team of eight others traveled to Inner Mongolia to collect samples of dairy products consumed by herders in their daily lives, as well as animal blood, feces, and soil. From a scientific perspective, they sought to identify the most suitable probiotics for the health of the Chinese population.
NO2: First stop
The first stop of this trip was a visit to the Desert Grassland Demonstration Base of the Grassland Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. When the car reached the Duren Wuliji Service Area, the Skoda car battery died, but fortunately, we encountered the People's Liberation Army soldiers who provided warm assistance, enabling us to arrive at our destination safely.
▲People's Liberation Army soldiers provide heartwarming assistance
Upon arriving at the Agricultural Science Academy's Desert Grassland Demonstration Base, everyone visited the exhibition hall together, viewing plant specimens, grass seeds, soil, and other exhibits. They learned about the academy's scientific research achievements in sandstorm control and rapid vegetation restoration, and deeply felt the wonders and spirituality of nature.
▲Visit the Mo Grassland Demonstration Base
NO3: Second stop
On the 13th, Mr. Wang, Professor Liu, and a group of eight people arrived at their second destination—Suniite Right Banner of Xilingol League. They visited three herders' homes in the villages of Bayanhongga, Saihantaburen, and Naoganta in Saihantala Town, collecting samples of cow yogurt, cheese, milk cakes, camel blood, camel dung, cow dung, sheep dung, and soil, officially kicking off their microbial sampling journey.
▲Visiting herders' homes to collect mushroom samples
Taking "bacteria" as a dance to benefit hundreds of millions of people is the responsibility and responsibility of JSG for every family member and consumer in the market. Driven by the strong "ethnic bacteria" sentiment of Gongyuan Group, Gongyuan Group will uphold the spirit of craftsmanship, conduct in-depth research and cultivation, break through industry barriers with technological innovation as the engine, transform the scientific research achievements in the laboratory into healthy gifts for the benefit of the people, and interpret its solemn commitment to market partners and billions of consumers with actions.
Innovative exploration
The Journey to FindBacteria, Part II
[July 2022]
The second phase of the journey of searching for bacteria
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The journey to find bacteria begins again
On July 27, 2022, Mr. Wang Zhexin, Vice President of Gongshengyuan Group, along with Professor Liu Guiming from the Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences and eight other colleagues, once again set foot on the fertile soil of Inner Mongolia to embark on a new phase of their fungal exploration journey. Our fungal exploration team traveled in two Toyota Land Cruisers, visiting multiple locations including Hohhot City, Ulanqab City, Siwangqi Banner, Bayin Aobao Sumu, Wugeta La, Alashan Left Banner, Bayannur Sumu, Alashan Right Banner, Alateng Aobao Town, and Hashha Sumu in Alashan Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The journey covered over 5,200 kilometers, with 14 sampling sites visited, and a total of 76 samples collected.
The search team traveled through the Baoyin Aobao Sumu of Siwangqi, Ulanqab City, visiting herders' homes to collect samples of camel blood, camel yogurt, milk curds, milk tofu, milk, and milk skin. They visited Hu Rilei Bateer to collect fresh sheep's milk and samples.
The second stop of the took us to Bayannur Sum in Alashan Left Banner and Alashan Right Banner in Alashan League, where we collected samples of fermented mare's milk, camel milk, camel milk wine, goat yogurt, fresh milk, cow's milk cheese, and butter from local herders' homes. We also recorded the locations of the collection points, the fermentation times of the samples, and the production processes.
The third stop of the mushroom-hunting journey was Wulataxil Xilge in Alashan Left Banner, where sour milk and milk wine were collected, and camel yogurt and fresh milk were obtained in Hashi Hasu and Huduoge. On the way to the microbial strain collection sites in Hashhasu Mu'yi and Huduoge, the microbial search team encountered challenges such as vehicles getting stuck in the desert and poor mobile phone signals. In the evening, due to limited accommodation options, some team members stayed with local herders, while others had no choice but to sleep in the vehicles or even camp outdoors. Deep in the desert interior of Inner Mongolia, basic hygiene was also a major challenge. However, to meet the deadline and ensure the progress of the strain collection, everyone worked tirelessly, enduring harsh conditions, and ultimately overcame the difficulties, completing the mission ahead of schedule and to a high standard.
In search of high-quality probiotics for the nation, dedicated to the gut health of the Chinese people, Gongshengyuan Group, as a warm-hearted and passionate domestic probiotics company, has been on this journey all along...
Innovative exploration
The Third Episode of the Journey to Find Bacteria
[April 2023]
The third phase of the journey of searching for bacteria
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Exploring the secrets of longevity in Bama, Guangxi
Crossing mountains and seas for mushrooms
The world is dual: there are the visible mountains, rivers, and beautiful landscapes, and there are the invisible microorganisms that thrive endlessly. High-quality strains often emerge from the pristine and hidden natural environments. On April 12, 2023, in search of the most suitable probiotics for the Chinese population, Mr. Wang Zhexin, Vice President of Gongshengyuan Group and Director of the Beijing Gongshengyuan Probiotics Research and Development Center, along with Professor Liu Guiming from the Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences and five other colleagues, traveled to "The World's Longest-Lived Region · The Sacred Land of Chinese Longevity"—Guangxi Bama—to embark on a new journey in the quest for probiotics!
Embark on a journey to discover fungi in Bama, Guangxi
Located deep in the mountains, Bama, Guangxi, is not only characterized by rugged mountain roads but also by a complex and ever-changing climate. These unique geographical and climatic conditions posed significant challenges for this mushroom-hunting expedition. However, these obstacles did not deter the Symbiogen Mushroom Hunting Team from their quest to discover high-quality indigenous probiotics. On the afternoon of the 12th, after several hours of driving, the Symbiogen Mushroom Hunting Team finally arrived in Bama, nestled amidst the lush green mountains and clear waters.
Under the guidance of Professor Liu Guiming, the fungus-seeking team visited Changshou Village to learn about the local customs and healthy eating habits, and collected samples of water, soil, and homemade foods from villagers, recording relevant information. During their journey, they visited elderly residents and asked them about their secrets to health and longevity.
Visit the Hundred Birds Rock, Hundred Demons Cave, and Jinshu Mountain Villa
On April 15, a team of six from the Probiotic Research Team visited natural and cultural attractions such as the Hundred Demons Cave, Hundred Birds Rock, and Renshou Mountain Villa. They collected soil and water samples and explored the secrets behind the health and longevity of the Baima people. Every step the Probiotic Research Team takes is dedicated to finding the most suitable probiotics for the Chinese population.
Dancing with fungi to benefit hundreds of millions of people across the country is the responsibility and commitment of Gongshengyuan Group to every member of our market family and to consumers. Driven by our strong sense of national pride in fungi, we have been walking this long and arduous path in search of fungi...
Innovative exploration The Fourth Episode of the Bacteria Hunt
[July 2023]
The fourth phase of the journey of searching for bacteria
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Searching for high-quality microorganisms in nature—Qinghai Station
Qinghai
A vast province, not only mysterious but also unique. From snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands, from beautiful fields to lush forests, from azure lakes to winding rivers, every corner is rich in diverse microbial resources, showcasing Qinghai's strengths and pride.
Not only that, but Qinghai Province, located on the third pole of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is the source of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River, and is known as the "Source of Three Rivers" and the "Water Tower of China." It is one of the regions in China with the richest distribution of rare and endangered wild animals and plants, and is also an important "highland species gene bank" in China. It plays a unique and irreplaceable role in global ecological security.
Discover Qinghai · Encounter Premium Probiotics
The land nurtures the people, and good bacteria safeguard health. As a pioneer in the probiotics industry, Gongshengyuan Group understands that high-quality probiotics are often found in pristine and remote natural environments. To enrich the Group's probiotic library and explore the origins of indigenous probiotics, on July 3, 2023, Mr. Wang Zhexin, Director of the Beijing Symbiogen Probiotics Research and Development Center, and Professor Liu Guiming from the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences led a probiotic exploration team. They packed their bags and traveled thousands of miles to Qinghai, this magical land, embarking on Symbiogen Group's fourth probiotic exploration journey!
Overcoming high altitude reactions · Collecting fungal samples
In the height of summer, the grasslands of Qinghai are filled with herds of cattle and sheep, and everywhere you look, you see the vibrant traces of life. Time here is transformed into the rich, thick, and aromatic scent of milk, and in the thousand-year-old fermentation process, probiotics are like elves scattered across the earth.
Under the leadership of Mr. Wang Zhexin, Director of the Beijing Gongshengyuan Probiotics Research and Development Center, and Professor Liu Guiming from the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, the Gongshengyuan probiotics research team visited multiple probiotics sampling sites in Qinghai Province. They visited herders' homes to collect samples of yak milk, camel milk, cheese, water sources, soil, and manure, and meticulously categorized and documented each sample.
At an altitude of over 3,000 meters on this highland plateau, the distant peaks stretch endlessly in layers, while the vast and majestic grasslands lie close by. Everything is as beautiful as a painting. However, for the mushroom-hunting team on their journey, such scenic beauty is merely a backdrop. Overcoming altitude sickness and the tedious and monotonous task of collecting mushrooms, they carry out their mission with dedication and a sense of responsibility, striving to safeguard the gut health of the Chinese people!
Driven by passion and dedication, Gongshengyuan Group has been striving to find probiotics that are best suited for the Chinese population. Qinghai is not the end of our journey; Gongshengyuan Group will continue to explore and innovate in the years to come...
Innovative exploration The Fifth Episode of
the Bacteria Hunt
[June 2025]
The fourth phase of the journey of searching for bacteria
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Delve into the secrets of the Tianshan Mountains and explore the mysteries of rare microorganisms in Xinjiang!
Xinjiang—where snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and oases coexist, giving rise to a unique microecological miracle. This region is not only a natural wonderland but also a natural treasure trove of probiotics: snowmelt nourishes the grasslands, desert temperature fluctuations temper life, and fertile oasis soils enrich the soil with nutrients. The bountiful gifts of millions of years of nature are now colliding with modern health concepts to spark new life energy.
From June 17 to 30, 2025, a team led by Mr. Wang Zhexin, head of the Beijing Gongshengyuan Probiotics Research and Development Center, and Professor Liu Guiming from the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, embarked on a new phase of their probiotic search expedition in Xinjiang. This expedition focused on identifying high-quality probiotic resources in Xinjiang's unique ecological environment, with the aim of expanding Gongshengyuan Group's database of over 10,000 probiotic strains and providing scientific support for the development of probiotic products better suited to the Chinese population.
Our microbial exploration team set off from Urumqi, traversing the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, crossing the vast grasslands of Altay, the felt-roofed dwellings of the Tarim Basin, and the fertile pastures of the Ili River Valley. We delved into the homes of nomadic herders to collect naturally fermented foods, traditional dairy products, and samples from unique environmental conditions. These biological specimens, originating from the heart of the Tianshan Mountains at an altitude of 3,000 meters and situated on the edge of a desert with a daily temperature difference of 40°C, have not only endured the harsh trials of extreme environments but also harbor the genetic code of microbial resilience.
Despite the vast and picturesque landscapes of Xinjiang, the mushroom-hunting expedition was fraught with challenges. Over 14 days and nights, traversing 8,000 kilometers through rain and wind, and crossing 12 counties and cities—our research team has traversed deserts and rugged mountains, enduring extreme temperature fluctuations and unpredictable weather conditions, and is on track to complete the collection of 70 precious biological and environmental samples. These samples will undergo rigorous testing in the laboratory, including gene sequencing and functional screening, to identify potential strains with both safety and efficacy, laying a solid scientific foundation for the future development of probiotic products.
Let us look forward to this journey across snow-capped mountains and deserts in search of beneficial bacteria, which will infuse Symbiogen Group's probiotic research with a unique "Xinjiang gene," harnessing the power of nature to protect gut health and usher in a new chapter of ecological and technological symbiosis.
