Grips 2024: celebrating innovation and culture2024-08-22The 2024 Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (Grips 2024) came to a close on August 16 at Zhejiang University, marking the end of a transformative journey for its international cohort.DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, and SHU Peidong, Deputy Director General of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education, attended the closing ceremony of the Grips. ZHOU Jiangho... READ MORE |
ZJU researchers design new molecules to promote industrialization of perovskite solar cells2024-08-14As the world transitions from fossil fuels to green renewable energy, solar photovoltaics have emerged as a leading clean energy technology. Among these, perovskite solar cells have captured immense attention due to their superior photoelectric conversion efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, their stability remains a major hurdle, with prolonged use leading to degradation and failure to mee... READ MORE |
Promising ‘all-in-one’ treatment for aggressive blood cancers2024-08-07Combining CAR-T cell therapy and stem cell transplantation could help patients with difficult-to-treat blood cancers.A new ‘all-in-one’ treatment that integrates CAR-T cell therapy with more established stem cell transplantation therapy might improve outcomes for patients with blood cancers, according to a study led by researchers at Zhejiang University in China. The treatment exploits... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University strengthens ties with Singaporean universities2024-08-05From July 14 to 17, a delegation led by WU Jian, Vice President of Zhejiang University, paid a productive visit to Singapore, fostering robust partnerships with key academic institutions. The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on critical top... READ MORE |
Scientists reveal the “roadblock” to forest carbon sequestration growth2024-07-30Forests act as absorbers and reservoirs for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). As CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere rise in the future, will terrestrial forest ecosystems produce additional carbon sequestration? Can humans continuously increase carbon sequestration through afforestation? The conventional answer has been “YES.” However, based on six years of field monitoring, scientists have re... READ MORE |
Can artificial life forms be created in a laboratory?2024-07-29Legend has it that Nvwa, the mother goddess in Chinese mythology, created mankind. The infinite possibilities of nature are often captured in mythological stories. With the development of modern science, scientists have discovered that the proteins essential for life are basically composed of 20 natural amino acids. However, the universe of amino acids extends far beyond these 20. In recent y... READ MORE |
Smart City Module of 2024 SDG Global Summer School kicks off2024-07-24On 16th July, the Opening Ceremony & Orientation of Smart City Module, 2024 SDG Global Summer School, ZJU was successfully held in the Multifunctional Hall of International Campus, ZJU. Prof. LI Hanying, Dean of International Campus, ZJU, Prof. Lee Der-Horng, Dean of ZJUI, Prof. MA Hao, Vice Dean of ZJUI and Director of the Smart City Module, Assistant Prof. WANG Gao’ang and Assistant Prof. Y... READ MORE |
3rd Zhejiang University SDG Global Summer School kicks off!2024-07-23On the afternoon of July 22, Zijingang Auditorium came alive with the vibrant opening ceremony of the Zhejiang University 2024 SDG Global Summer School. This year’s gathering has drawn 653 exceptional young students from 51 countries and regions worldwide, all eager to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse culture of Zhejiang University.The air was teeming with the enchanting melodies of the... READ MORE |
Therapeutic effect and mechanism of HHT in T-ALL2024-07-22T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) accounts for 15% of pediatric and 25% of adult cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Even though allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) may be curative for T-ALL patients, disease relapses often occur, resulting in a dismal prognosis. Therefore, novel agents are urgently needed.On July 5, 2024, Prof. JIN Jie from the First ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists unveil Legionella’s secret weapon — Dual-function effector protein LnaB2024-07-16With the arrival of summer, cleaning air conditioners is an imperative step, as they often harbor various pathogens, including Legionella pneumophila. A recent scientific breakthrough has shed light on a novel bacterial “toxin” present within Legionella pneumophila — an effector protein named LnaB. This protein serves a dual function. It can actively cleanse harmful molecules so as to aid h... READ MORE |
Sino-US Collaborative Education University Presidents’ Round Table Meeting held at ZJU2024-07-16The Sino-US Collaborative Education University Presidents’ Round Table Meeting was held on the International Campus, Zhejiang University, on June 2. Themed on “For a More Inclusive, Integrative, Innovative Future”, the meeting aimed to jointly promote the high-quality development of the Sino-US collaborative education. Professor DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, delivered a keynot... READ MORE |
Grips members explore frontiers of technology and experience charm of Hangzhou enterprises2024-07-15The Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS), co-hosted by universities with exceptional strengths in basic and applied research in the Yangtze River Delta region, aims to enhance in-depth exchanges and collaboration between domestic and international students through joint research internships in top laboratories. While savoring the allure of scientific innovation, participa... READ MORE |
U.S. students visit Zhejiang University2024-07-10A cohort of 22 students from 18 top universities across the United States, including Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Los Angeles, visited Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University.AI Ni, Deputy Director of the Office of Global Engagement at Zhejiang University, extended her warm welcome to the delegat... READ MORE |
New mechanism in MSCs alleviating liver fibrosis2024-07-08The occurrence and development of liver fibrosis (LF) are always accompanied by inflammatory responses and the involvement of various immune cells. Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory treatments hold promise as new strategies for combating liver fibrosis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of pluripotent stem cell with advantages such as multipotent differentiation potential in vitro, low... READ MORE |