ZJU scholar wins the IEEE ComSoc Asia-Pacific Outstanding Young Researcher Award2021-11-12Dr. HUANG Chongwen, a professor at the Zhejiang University College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering (ISEE), was honored the 16th IEEE ComSoc Asia-Pacific Outstanding Young Researcher Award by the IEEE Communications Society. As the highest honor for young researchers under the age of 35 in the field of information and communication in the region, the Awar... READ MORE |
Scientists discover more cost-effective way to mitigate PM2.5 air pollution2021-11-10Nitrogen is intimately related to our life, and reactive nitrogen in the atmosphere is primarily comprised of ammonia (NH3) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are the main precursors of PM2.5. NOx stems principally from urban production activities while NH3 is emitted chiefly from agricultural production.In a study published in Science on Nov. 5, researchers analyzed fo... READ MORE |
Two ZJU scientists named “Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific for 2021”2021-11-07Despite the difficulties brought about by COVID-19 around the world, aspiring young scientists dedicated themselves to building a better future for mankind. The 2021 list of the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific was released recently, which included two ZJU faculty members, Dr. LEE Hyeon Jeong and Dr. PAN Liqiang. LEE Hyeon JeongPosition: Principal Investigator, College o... READ MORE |
Modality-specific inhibitor of TRPM8 channel against oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia2021-11-06Cancer is a major health hazard for mankind. Chemotherapy is the most prevalent way in the battle against cancer. However, its side effects may severely erode patients’ living standards. For example, oxaliplatin tends to induce acute neurotoxicity marked by cold allodynia in the hands and feet of patients. Unfortunately, there has been no effective treatment against such neuropathy yet. The trans... READ MORE |
Neddylated Coro1a negatively regulates extracellular vesicles biogenesis2021-11-04Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are highly involved in the progression of diverse diseases. Therefore, targeting EV biogenesis is a potential strategy for the treatment of the related diseases, which urges an improved understanding of EV biogenesis. During the biogenesis of EV subset, exosomes, invagination of the plasma membranes forms early endosomes which mature into late endosomes and multivesicu... READ MORE |
WLA University Presidents Forum highlights Open Science for a sustainable future2021-11-03With less than 10 years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Open Science is often deemed as an accelerator and enabler of sustainable and innovative solutions. In this context, what role should universities play in promoting Open Science? How can universities and researchers capitalize on Open Science in a bid to realize the SDGs?In response to these isssues, the 4th WLA U... READ MORE |
Professor LEE Der-Horng named dean of ZJU-UIUC Institute2021-10-30The ZJU-UIUC Institute formally inaugurated Prof. LEE Der-Horng as the Institute’s dean on October 27. Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, extended her warm welcome to Prof. Lee on behalf of the University. “Prof. Lee will play a vitally important role in advancing the University’s engineering discipline to the forefront of the world. I hope that the International Cam... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University and Heidelberg University sign agreement for student exchange program2021-10-29On October 26, Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, and Prof. Marc-Philippe Weller, vice-rector for International Affairs at Heidelberg University, signed an agreement for a student exchange program by video link. Both parties shared their ideas and initiatives in scientific research and global cooperation. They hoped that the two universities could deepen cooperatio... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists identify G-Exos as a nanocarrier for miRNA transfer to stimulate neural differentiation of stem cells2021-10-28Differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into functional neural cells is of tremendous significance to treat neural diseases. However, the limited neural differentiation of BMSCs remains a major challenge. Recent studies suggest that miRNAs may play a crucial role in regulating the neural differentiation of stem cells as effective signaling molecules. Due to their uniq... READ MORE |
Nóra Kovács：beyond the blueprints of civil engineering2021-10-28ProfileNóra Kovács was part of the first batch of international students to join the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (the ZJU-UIUC Institute, ZJUI) and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 2021. A native Hungarian, Nóra speaks four languages: Hungarian, Chinese, English and German. Upon graduation, she received offers from many of the wor... READ MORE |
Metabolic remodeling during murine early embryo development2021-10-27The research team led by Prof. ZHANG Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. HU Zeping from the Tsinghua University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences published their collaborative research regarding metabolic remodeling during murine early embryo development in the journal Nature Metabolism on October 14.Component analysis of the fallopian tubal liquid and ... READ MORE |
ZJU researchers decipher the mechanisms of “dialogue” between roots and leaves2021-10-25Plant roots continuously secrete primary and secondary metabolites into soil. These exudates are key players in the interactions between plants, animals and soil in the rhizosphere. Benzoxazinoids are a group of secondary metabolites widespread in grasses (Poaceae), including maize, wheat and rye. These metabolites are regarded as general defense metabolites in plants, being associated with a wide... READ MORE |
Professor YUAN Huiqiu honored as an APS Fellow2021-10-24Prof. YUAN Huiqiu from the Zhejiang University Department of Physics has been honored as a 2021 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), one of the world’s largest and most prestigious organizations dedicated to the advancement of physics. Prof. Yuan was specifically cited for “his outstanding contribution to the research areas of unconventional superconductivity, quant... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists develop one-step enzymatic labeling approach2021-10-23On September 30, the research team led by YI Wen at the Zhejiang University College of Life Sciences published a research article entitled “One-step enzymatic labeling reveals a critical role of O-GlcNAcylation in cell-cycle progression and DNA damage response” in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition.O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAcylation) is a prevalent and dynam... READ MORE |