How gut microbes manipulate the immune system to trigger fat absorption2023-10-25Microorganisms are often in battle with the immune system. But research in mice has shown that gut microbes work in tandem with it to determine how much fat the gut absorbs.Microbes have been found to harness the immune system to suppress the production in the gut of genetic material — called long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) — which increases fat absorption from food. The finding may hint at new ways ... READ MORE |
Hydrogel as timed “Transformer”2023-10-24Shape transformation is ubiquitous in our daily lives, occurring in a multitude of forms, ranging from instantaneous change to gradual evolution. Now, researchers at Zhejiang University have pioneered an innovative way of altering shapes. Once triggered, the shape "Transformer" enters a "dormant" state for a period of time before starting its transformation. The duration of the... READ MORE |
What does not kill you makes you stronger2023-10-23Following intense pain or stress, people often experience a sense of relief, akin to the lifting of a heavy burden. But how does this subtle emotion occur?On September 29, a research paper titled “Stress relief as a natural resilience mechanism against depression-like behaviors” was published in the journal Neuron. In this study, the research team scrutinized the neural pathways in the brain tha... READ MORE |
Portugal cements ties with Zhejiang University2023-10-20On the morning of October 15, Zhejiang University had the distinct honor of receiving a distinguished delegation led by Elvira Maria Correia Fortunato, Minister of Science, Technology, and Higher Education of Portugal. The purpose of their visit was to further bolster ties between China and Portugal in the realm of scientific and technological cooperation. FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zheji... READ MORE |
Charge towards the goal: XIE Zhenye presented his championship shirt to Zhejiang University2023-10-19XIE Zhenye, the champion of the men's 100-meter race at the Hangzhou Asian Games, returned to Zhejiang University, and shared the inspiring story behind his triumph with his fellow students.Ten years of study in Zhejiang UniversityXIE Zhenye, who has been studying at Zhejiang University for eleven years since his undergraduate studies in 2012, spoke highly of the institution's contribution... READ MORE |
Passing on the spirit of baseball: the triumphant history of Zhejiang University Baseball Team2023-10-11On October 8th, 2023, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed the grand finale of its baseball event at the Shaoxing Baseball (Softball) Sports Culture Center. During the thrilling showdown, the South Korean team won the championship, while the Chinese team commendably secured a position among the top four. The city of Hangzhou is no stranger to baseball excellence. The Zhejiang University... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University incorporates traditional Chinese Qigong into Graduate Curriculum2023-10-11Zhejiang University, renowned for its innovative educational approaches, has introduced a captivating addition to its graduate-level curriculum - “Chinese Aerobic Qigong - Five Animal Routines”. This unique course exudes the essence of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.Legend attributes the origin of the Five Animal Routines, a prominent component of traditional Chinese aerobic Qigong, to Hua T... READ MORE |
Two ZJU projects earn spots in Tencent’s 2023 CarbonX Program TOP302023-10-10Recently, Tencent’s CarbonX Program unveiled its results in Shenzhen, and two projects led by Zhejiang University stood out among the extensive pool of over 300 projects, securing a spot in the coveted Tencent’s CarbonX Program TOP30. These exceptional projects are centered around “Physical adsorption-based carbon capture technology for high-temperature and high-humidity scenarios” and “Equip... READ MORE |
Scientists unravel the secrets of mechanical metamaterials2023-10-08Recently, Dr. JIAO Pengcheng, a researcher from the Ocean College, Zhejiang University, published a review article titled “Mechanical metamaterials and beyond”in the journal Nature Communications. Fig. 1: Mechanical metamaterials beyond mechanical properties.Mechanical metamaterials, with their exceptional design of microstructures, have unveiled a world of remarkable and extraordinary mechanica... READ MORE |
ZJU’s highlights at Hangzhou Asian Games2023-10-08On October 8, the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games drew to a splendid close. Throughout the Asian Games, the Zhejiang University community committed itself to providing unwavering service and support, crafting brilliant moments and heartwarming stories.Dazzling momentsThe Zhejiang University (Zijingang Campus) Gymnasium hosted 22 games in the men’s 5x5 basketball tournament at the Asian Games. On the da... READ MORE |
Rising tide of water sports lifting enthusiasm2023-10-06Over a decade ago, when a group of ZJUers built the first boat on campus and sailed it on the Qizhen Lake, they might not expect that just several years later, the boats, the floating bridge and the docks would all be equipped here. Today let’s spotlight on water sports in Zhejiang University, to see how the rising tide of water sports lifts the fans’ enthusiasm.A floating bridge built overnight... READ MORE |
ZJU’s Dragon Boat Team: Paddling towards excellence and community outreach2023-10-05With straight backs and loud chants, the members of the Zhejiang University Dragon Boat Team coordinated their rowing strokes with speed and strength, one after another, paddling away from the bridge. Every Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, rain or shine, the team members would diligently engage in their early training on Zijingang Campus.Birth of the Dragon Boat TeamIn 2011, the dragon boat team ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists discover a lignin-derived material to improve plant growth2023-10-04Lignin, Earth’s most abundant natural aromatic polymer, constitutes nearly one-third of the carbon reserves in the natural world and serves as one of the major components of plant cell walls. In the biomass refinery sector, lignin is commonly discharged as a waste product in the biorefining system. On the other hand, micronutrient deficiencies in staple crops contribute to widespread micronutrien... READ MORE |
China stages remarkable comeback in men’s 4x100m relay at Hangzhou Asiad2023-10-03On the evening of October 3, the stage was set for an awe-inspiring performance as XIE Zhenye, a doctoral student at the Zhejiang University College of Education, led a new generation of sprinters to a glorious triumph in the men's 4x100m relay at the Hangzhou Asian Games!CHEN Guanfeng, XIE Zhenye, YAN Haibin and CHEN Jiapeng clocked a season-best 38.29 seconds to stand atop the podium. This m... READ MORE |