Core Insights - The Chinese Academy of Sciences held a strategic seminar on the development of life sciences and biotechnology, focusing on key drug research and major disease prevention technologies [1] - The seminar emphasized the importance of high-level research supported by major scientific infrastructure and the autonomous development of key equipment and materials [1] - The goal is to address major issues in frontier basic science, overcome critical core technology challenges, and achieve high-level self-reliance and strength by 2035 [1] Group 1 - The seminar was attended by key figures including the President and Vice Presidents of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlighting the significance of the event [1] - Discussions included advancing important tasks in the field, deepening reforms in research institutes, and constructing key laboratories [1] - The focus areas identified include ensuring food security, promoting high-quality agricultural development, and integrating artificial intelligence with interdisciplinary research [1]