Laba congee sweetens a winter’s day2021-01-20The eighth day of the last lunar month marks the Laba Festival (Chinese: 腊八节). Laba festival is regarded as the prelude to the Chinese Spring Festival. A catchy nursery rhyme about the festival goes like this: “Kids, kids, don't be greedy. When Laba is here, the Spring Festival isn't far away.” After Laba, families will start their preparation for the Spr... READ MORE |
ZHOU Qi’s research team publishes 3 papers regarding diversity of animal chromosomes2021-01-18Sex chromosomes genetically determine the remarkable differences between sexes from reproductive organs to the appearances and behaviors of adult individuals, and exhibit many genomic features and evolutionary patterns that are distinct from autosomes. They have long been the central subject of research for biologists.Classical theories of sex chromosome evolution suggest that sex chromosomes ofte... READ MORE |
ZJU professors named ACM Fellows2021-01-15On January 13th, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) announced its 2020 Fellows, which include two professors from the Zhejiang University College of Computer Science and Technology (CCST): Prof. REN Kui and Prof. ZHOU Kun."We're delighted that the ACM has recognized our two outstanding scholars," said Prof. CHEN Gang, Dean of CCST. "Both of them exemplify creativ... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With the “Smart Rice-fish Culture” team2021-01-14[Message from the Editor: The “Smart Rice-fish Culture” team from the Zhejiang University College of Life Sciences clinched two gold medals in the 6th China College Students' Internet Plus Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and in the 12th “Challenge Cup” National College Student Business Plan Competition. We’re glad to invite team advisor TANG Jianjun, team l... READ MORE |
From IoT to cloud computing: Dunhuang murals can “live” for another millennium2021-01-13The Mogao Grottoes, which boast a brilliant history of several millennia, are located in Dunhuang, at the western end of the Hexi Corridor.In this treasure trove of civilization, architecture, painted sculptures and paintings are integrated in an exquisite and splendid manner. However, unlike museum collections, which are meticulously tended in a constant environment, murals in these caves have be... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University sets up Institute of Asian Civilizations2021-01-11On January 9, Forum for Asian Civilizations and the inauguration ceremony for Zhejiang University Institute of Asian Civilizations were held on Zijingang Campus. Scholars both at home and abroad attended the forum online and offline, sharing their insights on the construction of key theories and the tackling of pressing challenges concerning Asian civilizations. With the goal of building “a new o... READ MORE |
Scientists “bake” a robot in the oven2021-01-08You may have seen the dough “puff up” in the oven, or the flat circuit board in an electronic device, but have you ever seen self-morphing 3D circuits in the oven? The research team led by Dr. WANG Guanyun from Zhejiang University College of Computer Science and Technology and Dr. YAO Lining from Carnegie Mellon University co-developed MorphingCircuit—an integrated design, simulat... READ MORE |
TIAN Mei elected President of World Molecular Imaging Society2021-01-06World Molecular Imaging Society（WMIS）has elected Prof. TIAN Mei, MD., PhD., FWMIS, to serve as its President for the term beginning in the autumn of 2021. She has taken office as President-elect since this month. This is the first time that a Chinese expert has been named as the WMIS president. TIAN Mei focuses her current research on molecular imaging of central nerve system (CNS) diseases... READ MORE |
Scientists discover a natural liver-accumulating drug delivery vehicle2021-01-04Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are superb potential vectors for the delivery of therapeutic drugs with their low immunogenicity and cytotoxicity. However, issues with biological safety and disease targeting substantially limit their clinical application. EVs from red blood cells (RBC-EVs) are a potential drug delivery vehicle, given their high production and beneficial characteristics in biosafety. ... READ MORE |
Happy New Year 2021, ZJUers！2021-01-01ZJU students share their New Year's resolutions for 2021! READ MORE |
2020: the year in review2020-12-312020 is undoubtedly a difficult year for most of us. The ZJU community, however, was quick to respond to the challenges and uncertainties posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, more than 500 ZJU medics joined the battle in Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak first emerged. With the front-line experiences, a handbook on the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 was later compiled an... READ MORE |
Annual Academic Convention 2020 held at ZJU Int’l Campus2020-12-30The Annual Academic Convention 2020 of International Campus was held on December 26, bringing together more than 300 faculty members and students. With the theme of “Embracing Diverse Disciplines, Shaping the Future”, this year’s convention aimed at promoting the innovation system and creating an ecosystem of innovative and cross-disciplinary research.“International Campus has long been c... READ MORE |
Center for Digital Communication Studies set up at ZJU2020-12-29On December 27, Center for Digital Communication Studies was launched at ZJU. Focusing on revolutionary changes in digital media, the Center will commit itself to the integration of digital technology and journalism & communication. “Digital revolution is profoundly reshaping the human concept of time and space and altering people’s lifestyles,” Prof. WU Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang Unive... READ MORE |
Scientists reveal “the reproducibility crisis” in phylogenetic trees2020-12-23Recently, the research team led by SHEN Xingxing and CHEN Xuexin from Zhejiang University College of Agriculture and Biotechnology and the research team led by Antonis Rokas from Vanderbilt University in the United States co-published an article in the journal of Nature Communications, revealing that ~9 to ~18% of single-gene phylogenies are topologically irreproducible.The ability to re... READ MORE |