Dialogue@ZJU: With WANG Guanyun, College of Computer Science and Technology2023-02-21[Editor’s Note: Inspired by the seeds of the flowering plant Erodium, scientists from Zhejiang University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Syracuse University designed a robotic seed carrier that can drill into the soil on its own, which is suitable for aerial seeding in harsh environments. Their study opens up a new avenue for agricultural seeding, vegetation plan... READ MORE |
Insight@ZJU: Recreational outdoor sports are getting more popular in China2023-02-16[Editor’s Note: In 2022, young people were seen tossing frisbees around in various public spaces like parks and college campuses daily; an outdoor activity that is getting increasingly popular among the Chinese youth. In addition to frisbees, non-competitive leisure sports like paddle boarding, cycling, and surfing have taken off in popularity as well. Ctrip (China’s largest online travel agency... READ MORE |
Novel molecular imaging technology to detect vascular disease2023-02-13Unobstructed blood vessels are a prerequisite and foundation for our health. However, unhealthy lifestyle and long-term irregular meal pattern may cause excessive deposition of lipids on vessel walls and increase blood viscosity, leading to blood clots and plaques. Regular examination for peripheral vascular diseases is essential to prevent such risks.Chair of SAHZU Nuclear Medicine Prof. ZHANG Ho... READ MORE |
ZJU’s WU Yibing upsets John Isner to claim history-making ATP Tour title2023-02-13WU Yibing, an undergraduate student at the Zhejiang University School of Public Affairs, made history again!Wu became the first Chinese player to win an ATP Tour title, rallying in a three-set, all-tiebreaker thriller to beat John Isner at the Dallas Open on February 12.Wu overcame 44 aces from the big-serving Isner and four match points in the 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (12) victory to claim his first... READ MORE |
How to harness technology for social good?(II)2023-02-07【Editor’s note: At the 8th China International College Students’ ‘Internet+’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Zhejiang University clinched a record-high 13 gold medals. Among them, the “Where: Your Digital Twin Guardian” team won the gold medal in the Undergraduate Creativity Category and participated in the Global Finals as the only Undergraduate Creativity Category t... READ MORE |
Label-free super-resolution approach to imaging living cells2023-02-07It is human nature to seek higher resolution to zoom in on a photo that interests us. However, this magnification is far from infinite, and our curiosity may be demotivated by a blurred pixel point that cannot be resolved more clearly. Unfortunately, the intrinsic property of light, i.e., optical diffraction, imposes this limitation.Breaking the limit of optical diffraction is one of the most form... READ MORE |
How to harness technology for social good? (I)2023-02-05[Editor’s note: At the 8th China International College Students’ ‘Internet+’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Zhejiang University clinched a record-high 13 gold medals. Among them, the “Where: Your Digital Twin Guardian” team won the gold medal in the Undergraduate Creativity Category and participated in the Global Finals as the only Undergraduate Creativity Category te... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists discover useful biomarkers for predicting WEE1 inhibitor sensitivity or resistance2023-02-04Blocking cell-cycle checkpoints by pharmacologic or genetic disruption of checkpoint kinase activities can force cell-cycle progression even in the presence of damaged DNA, and represents a promising antitumor therapeutic strategy. Indeed, potent inhibitors for several cell-cycle checkpoint kinases including ATR, ATM, CHK1, CHK2, and WEE1 are clinically evaluated. Preclinical studies, however, rev... READ MORE |
ZJU Scientists reveals the treatment prospect of key immune cell subsets of septic heart dysfunction2023-02-03Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction driven by a dysregulated host response, which affects approximately 50 million individuals and causes over 11 million fatalities worldwide annually. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM) is a common and important cause of death in patients with sepsis. Patients usually display the reduced ejection fraction, abnormal ventricular dilatation, poor respons... READ MORE |
Happy Chinese New Year 20232023-01-22To the ZJU community and our international friends, Warmest greetings from the Office of Global Engagement for a Happy Chinese New Year! 2023 is the year of the Rabbit based on the Chinese zodiac, starting from Jan. 22, 2023 (Chinese New Year) and lasting to Feb. 9, 2024. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the rabbit is not only cute, but also holds many interesting impli... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: How to reduce risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms during the Spring Festival travel rush2023-01-19[Editor’s Note: As China continues to optimize its COVID-19 response measures and relax requirements for cross-region travel, the country's 40-day Spring Festival travel rush has begun. What measures should we take to protect ourselves and reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms during the period? What essential tips should we follow to protect the elderly? Doctors from the Second Affilia... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists identify the crucial role of a novel protein domain in photosystem II complex assembly and photoautotrophic growth in angiosperms2023-01-19Recently, the research team led by MO Xiaorong at the Zhejiang University College of Life Sciences published an article titled “A novel protein domain is important for photosystem II complex assembly and photoautotrophic growth in angiosperms” in the journal Molecular Plant. They discovered a novel protein domain termed as the CLS (chlorotic lethal seedling) domain in TROL2, a second-t... READ MORE |
The first Digital Agriculture Bootcamp has concluded successfully2023-01-18The Digital Agriculture Bootcamp was co-organized by Zhejiang University and FAO. The main purpose of our digital agriculture bootcamp is to enhance the digital agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship ability of young leaders, to share the dividends of high-quality development through the integration of the whole industrial chain of digital enabling agriculture through innovative digital agric... READ MORE |
Global AgriInno Challenge 2022 successfully held2023-01-16After two months’ tensive schedule, the pitch event of Global AgriInno Challenge 2022 was finally successfully held in the Rome time afternoon of 16 December via Zoom.Global AgriInno Challenge 2022 is co-organized by FAO, Zhejiang University and Hangzhou Municipal People's Government. It is undertaken by Talent Office of Hangzhou Municipal Party Committee, Hangzhou Agricultural and Rural Bure... READ MORE |