Scientists uncover hidden microbial process linking sulfur and iron2025-09-10A team of scientists led by Dr. CHEN Songcan from the College of Environmental and Resource Sciences at Zhejiang University has discovered that microbes can power their growth by linking two key chemical reactions—sulfide oxidation and iron reduction—processes previously thought to occur only through non-living chemistry. The study, conducted in collaboration with the University of Vien... READ MORE |
Do leaves and soil speak in scents?2025-09-09Soil is far more than a medium for crops to anchor their roots take root; it is a vast and intricate living network. Crop health and yield depend not only on above-ground growth, but also on the soil environment and microbial communities surrounding the roots.On August 15, Science published a research article by Professor Prof. XU Jianming and Researcher Prof. HU Lingfei from Zhejiang Univers... READ MORE |
HUANG He’s team unravels the novel role and mechanism of BRD4 as transcriptional repressor of RhoB to inhibit terminal erythropoiesis2025-09-08Blood transfusion is the most widely used form of cell therapy. However, global blood supply is under strain due to challenges such as population aging and epidemics. The production of 'artificial blood' using stem cells could open up new sources for blood supply, particularly to meet the demand for rare blood types. Nevertheless, current methods for generating red blood cells from stem ce... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University welcomes the Class of 2029 Lights shine bright like the stars—illuminating the journey ahead2025-09-01On the evening of August 24, Zhejiang University held its Opening Ceremony for the Class of 2029 on Zijingang Campus. With hearts full of hope and determination, the newest generation of ZJUers gathered by Qizhen Lake, dreams in hand, ideals in mind, ready to write the first chapter of their university journey in “Qiushi Garden”. In his keynote address, "Carrying Forward the Spirit of ... READ MORE |
World’s first electrically-driven perovskite laser2025-08-28Semiconductor lasers are critical light sources for information technologies, but their fabrication processes are often complicated and costly. There are some solution-processable lasing materials, such as organic, quantum dot and perovskite semiconductors, which can be easily integrated with the mass-produced silicon platforms at low cost. Among these materials, perovskite semiconductors stand ou... READ MORE |
World’s first 2-billion-neuron brain-inspired computer unveiled by ZJU2025-08-26In a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of artificial intelligence and neuroscience, researchers at Zhejiang University have unveiled Darwin Monkey (“Wukong”) — the world’s first brain-inspired computer powered by a dedicated neuromorphic chip with more than two billion neurons. The achievement positions China at the forefront of global neuromorphic computing research.From brain to machine... READ MORE |
Arithmetic skills may “remold” the brain, ZJU scientists find2025-08-20A five-year scientific study has found that training in abacus-based mental calculation (AMC) does far more than sharpen math skills. It can fundamentally reshape the way children’s brains work, fostering the coordinated development of critical cognitive abilities.The research, led by Zhejiang University in partnership with East China Normal University, Hong Kong Baptist University, and the Unive... READ MORE |
ZJU’s “White Rhino” smashes Guinness World Record for fastest quadrupedal robot2025-08-15On a test track in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a silver-white alloy-framed “mechanical beast” bursts forward at the starting line like an arrow loosed from its bow. The machine, known as White Rhino, is a quadrupedal robot jointly developed by Zhejiang University’s Center for X-Mechanics (XMECH), the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innova... READ MORE |
Consul-General of Singapore in Shanghai Lo Desmond visits ZJU2025-08-12On July 23, a delegation led by Mr. Lo Desmond Consul-General of Singapore in Shanghai, visited Zhejiang University to deepen academic and research collaboration. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests.During the meeting, ZHOU shared updates on ZJU’s academic growth and its fruitful partnerships with Singaporean institutions. In recent years, ZJU has actively joined forces with univers... READ MORE |
World first! ZJU professor performs transcontinental robotic surgery2025-08-11On July 19 (Central European Time), an 80-year-old patient (pseudonym: Mr. Wu) lay calmly in an operating room at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (SRRSH) of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. Beneath the steady beeps of monitors, a medical milestone unfolded: surgeons were removing a liver tumor complicated by two decades of chronic hepatitis B, open surgery 14 years prior, and recent radiation the... READ MORE |
Efficacy of intravenous alteplase thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke between 4.5 to 24 hours2025-08-11A research team led by neurologist Prof. LOU Min of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) recently found that, despite an increased risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, intravenous alteplase provided functional benefit to acute ischemic stroke patients who had salvageable brain tissue but did not undergo initial thrombectomy, when administ... READ MORE |
ZJU researchers crack the mystery of salicylic acid biosynthesis2025-08-07In a major breakthrough that rewrites a classic paradigm in plant biology, scientists from Zhejiang University have uncovered the long-sought biosynthetic pathway of salicylic acid (SA) in plants — a discovery published in Nature on July 23, 2025. The study provides definitive molecular insight into how plants produce this critical hormone for immune defense, paving the way for engineeri... READ MORE |
Prof. WANG Jian’an proctors TAVR procedures in Turkey2025-08-05Prof. WANG Jian'an, President of the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) and Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, was invited to Kocaeli University School of Medicine to proctor transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures using China's self-developed devices, on July 22.Professor Teoman Kilic, president of the Turkish Working Group ... READ MORE |
ZJU delegation visits Uganda and Egypt to promote educational and cultural cooperation2025-08-04From July 10 to 17, ZHU Hui, Vice Chairperson of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation to Uganda and Egypt to for a series of “My Journey to the Silk Road” cultural and educational exchange activities. The visit strengthened ZJU’s partnerships in Africa and opened up new opportunities for collaboration in education, culture, agriculture, and beyond.One highlight of the visit was the... READ MORE |