ZJU scientists identify cell-fate regulatory programs using single-cell atlas of mouse development2022-07-18The robustness of the developmental process for multicellular organisms suggests a dedicated regulatory program that governs the trajectories of cell-fate decisions. According to Waddington’s epigenetic landscape theory, differentiated cell types arise from an unstable stem / progenitor state and eventually fall into stable cell-fate attractors. The emerging concept of the state manifold derived ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists unravel how SUMOylation coordinates endothelial angiogenic signaling2022-07-17The vascular network is the primary system for transporting nutrients, oxygen and metabolites. Therefore, angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels, is of vital importance to the function of organisms. At the core of angiogenesis are endothelial sprouting and lumen formation. The basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF2) has been recognized as the first proangiogenic m... READ MORE |
ZJU Green Origin Association wins UN PRME Award2022-07-10On June 4, the Green Origin Association (GOA) of Zhejiang University received the 2022 PRME Student Recognition Award for excellence in SDG impact. Winning the award out of 300+ student associations worldwide is a welcomed recognition of their excellent performance advancing sustainability practices and responsible management education at ZJU.During the Award Ceremony, PRME officials introduced th... READ MORE |
Solving the mystery of ultralow-voltage LEDs2022-07-05Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have created far-reaching impacts on display and lighting industries. For a LED to emit light, the minimum voltage is widely considered to be equal to the bandgap voltage of the material, in consideration of the energy conservation principle. Reducing the operating voltages of LEDs can save power and improve speed.In recent years, light emission at sub-bandgap voltages... READ MORE |
Genius translator's vision restored at SAHZU2022-07-05Left to right: Prof. XU Wen, JIN Xiaoyu, JIN Xingyong (Xiaoyu's Father), HUANG Lina (community worker), Dr. CHEN BinbinA special patient arrived at the Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) on June 24, and had a new contact lens.The patient is Mr. JIN Xiaoyu, the genius translator whose story swept the whole country five months ago an... READ MORE |
International joint research reveals the efficacy of acupoint hot compress on postpartum recovery2022-07-03The postpartum period, especially the first few weeks after childbirth, could be a challenging time for mothers, as they experience adjustments to life with newborns, as well as discomfort and stress brought by postpartum urinary retention, contraction pain, breastfeeding concerns and other puerperal complications. Postpartum care is very significant to promote lifelong physical and psychological ... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University and government of Aichi Prefecture sign MoU online2022-07-02On June 30, WU Zhaohui, president of Zhejiang University, and Hideaki Omura, governor of Aichi Prefecture, signed a MoU on cooperation and exchange. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, attended the MoU-signing ceremony and delivered closing remarks. Also present at the ceremony were CAE Fellow ZHENG Jingyang from the College of Energy Engineering, LI Min, director of the Office of ... READ MORE |
Macrophage-evading and tumor-specific apoptosis inducing nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy2022-06-29In the past decade, nanodrugs have shown considerable advances for cancer therapy. However, despite the successful application of several nano-formulations, most nanodrugs failed for clinical translation due to their insufficient tumor accumulation, and consequently, compromised anticancer efficacy. MPS, which formed by resident macrophages in the liver and spleen, has been demonstrated to sequest... READ MORE |
ZJU holds Summer Postgraduate Graduation 20222022-06-28Zhejiang University held its Summer Postgraduate Graduation 2022 on Zijingang Campus on the morning of June 26. More than 5,000 postgraduates will set sail for their new destinations from Qiushi Garden.On behalf of the University, President WU Zhaohui sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the graduates. “In the new era featured by the changes unseen in a century and the national r... READ MORE |
Hold fast to dreams, ZJU's Class of 2022!2022-06-27Zhejiang University held the commencement and degree conferral ceremony for the Class of 2022 on the morning of June 25. More than 6,000 undergraduates successfully completed their studies and will embark on their next brilliant journey to different destinations all over the world.On behalf of the University, President WU Zhaohui extended his hearty congratulations and best wishes to the graduates... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University and Politecnico di Milano ink MoU online2022-06-22On June 20, Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, and Prof. Giuliano Noci, vice rector of the Politecnico di Milano(Polimi), signed a university-level MoU via video conferencing.Vice President He reviewed the fruitful cooperation developed between the two institutions in teaching, research and innovative design since 2012 when the first university-level agreement was signed. “... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists discover the mechanism for EC-induced toxicity in fermented food2022-06-16Ethyl carbamate (EC) is a hazardous substance naturally produced during the fermentation of food and beverages. It has been categorized as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). However, fermented food, such as kimchi, fermented tofu, yellow wine and brandy, is very popular among consumers for its distincti... READ MORE |
ZJU professor helps return a beached whale2022-06-16A male sperm whale was rescued on the shores of Xiangshan county in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, after being beached during low tide for over 20 hours on April 19. Prof. DI Yanan of Ocean College in Zhejiang University participated in the rescue and sent the whale back to surf together with other experts and rescuers.The stranded whale was first noticed in the early morning by a fisherman ... READ MORE |
2nd Sino-German Forum concludes, green building a key focus2022-06-16This year marks the 50th anniversary of the China-Germany diplomatic ties. As one of the important events in the Sustainability Action Plan: A Global ZJU for Social Good, also called “Z4G” for short, the 2nd Sino-German Sustainable Development Forum was successfully held online on June 10. Themed on “Empower SDGs with Green Building”, the forum brought together 30 distinguished scholars from C... READ MORE |