Plant DNA virus can use host machinary to replicate in its insect vector2020-07-20Of 1,000-plus known plant viruses, over 75% are transmitted by aphids, whiteflies, leafhoppers and other insects. However, merely a minority of plant RNA viruses have been confirmed to replicate within their insect vectors in addition to their plant hosts so far. Whether plant DNA viruses have also evolved to replicate in their insect vectors has remained elusive. More importantly, there has been ... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With Prof. BAI Qianshen about Chinese calligraphy2020-07-16[Message from the Editor: Chinese calligraphy holds important position in Chinese culture. Recently Prof. BAI Qianshen, an art historian of calligraphy， a calligrapher, dean of the School of Art and Archeaology and director of ZJUMAA, told us his experiences in teaching calligraphy in the US and the stories about his monograph Fu Shan's World: The Transformation of Chinese Calligraphy in... READ MORE |
Across-time-zone online urban design course dissertation amid the pandemic2020-07-15On the evening of June 23, the fourth-year students in the Zhejiang University Department of Architecture gave their presentations on the final project for the course of Themed Design using zoom. The panel of evaluators, including ZJU professors, Prof. Martin Bechthold, director of the Master in Design Engineering (MDE) program and director of the Doctor of Design (DDes) program at Harvard Univers... READ MORE |
Elevated temperatures influence soil N cycling in the global scale2020-07-14The research team led by Prof. XU Jianming from the College of Environmental and Resource Sources published an article entitled “Elevated temperature shifts soil Nitrogen cycling from microbial immobilization to enhanced mineralization, nitrification and denitrification across global terrestrial ecosystems” in the Global Change Biology on July 2, 2020.Our planet is plagued by... READ MORE |
Key miRNA related to TACE therapy identified for HCC patients2020-07-12The research team led by Prof. JI Junfang from the Zhejiang University Life Sciences Institute published a research article titled “MiR-125b Loss Activated HIF1α/pAKT Loop, Leading to Trans-Arterial Chemoembolization Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma” in Hepatology on July 1, 2020. This article elaborates on the regulatory role of miRNA-125b-activated hypoxia signaling pathways i... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists open the door to the regulatory mechanisms in the brain2020-07-10The G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) is also known as seven-(pass)-transmembrane domain receptor in that it passes through the cell membrane seven times. It is involved in virtually any physiological and pathological process. As a major drug target, approximately 40% of the drugs take effect through the GPCR. Metabotropic γ-amino butyric acid (GABAB) receptor, located in the centr... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With Prof. BAI Qianshen, director of ZJUMAA2020-07-09[Message from the editor: Since the opening of Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archeology (ZJUMAA) in 2019, ZJUMAA has become one of best places to go on the campus visit to ZJU. Recently we interviewed Prof. BAI Qianshen, director of ZJUMAA, and asked some questions about the Museum and the latest exhibition.]Q1: What is the founding purpose of ZJUMAA? BAI: ZJUMAA is a teaching mu... READ MORE |
A novel approach to realize DNA-free gene editing in plants2020-07-07Genome-editing technologies using CRISPR-Cas nucleases have revolutionized plant science and hold immense promise in crop improvement. Conventional transgene-mediated CRISPR-Cas reagent delivery methods may be associated with unanticipated genome changes or damage, with prolonged breeding cycles involving alien DNA segregation and with regulatory restrictions regarding transgenesis. DNA... READ MORE |
DMT clinches championship at 2020 iQIYI iCartoonFace Challenge2020-07-06Under the umbrella of the College of Control Science and Engineering, a partnership between the the College and Alibaba DAMO Academy, a team of Zhejiang University students participated in and won the championship at the 2020 iQIYI iCartoonFace Challenge, an integral part of IJCAI PRICAI 2020.The team representing Zhejiang University was comprised of three students: HE Shuting (BA22), ZHANG Miao (... READ MORE |
ZJU-Tencent Games Joint Lab for Intelligent Graphics Innovative Technology set up2020-07-03Recently, the Zhejiang University - Tencent Games Joint Lab for Intelligent Graphics Innovative Technology (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Lab) was officially set up.The Joint Lab will make the most of the elite talent pool and the world-class academic asset of the State Key Lab of CAD & CG to strengthen disciplinary construction and talent cultivation in the domains of computer gam... READ MORE |
Large-scale genomic research on rapeseed as one of Best of Molecular Plant 20192020-07-02The research article, titled “Whole-Genome Resequencing of a Worldwide Collection of Rapeseed Accessions Reveals the Genetic Basis of Ecotype Divergence”, was selected as Best of Molecular Plant 2019. In accordance with several factors, including the number of downloads, reviewers’ comments, editors’ choices and publication dates, 12 reviews, research articles and resource articles were p... READ MORE |
Congratulations on our ZJU graduates!2020-07-01It is graduation time for more than 7000 Zhejiang University students as the 2020 spring semester comes to a close at ZJU 7 campuses. ZJU’s newest graduates have plenty to celebrate. They joined the ranks of ZJU alumni this summer, each one proving that when faced with adversity, ZJUers find a way to make it happen. While there may have been some bumps along the road, the Class of 2020... READ MORE |
Ultraviolet radiant energy-dependent functionalization regulates cellular behaviors on TiO2 nanodots2020-06-30Recently, the research team led by Prof. WANG Huiming from the Zhejiang University Stomatology Hospital published their research findings on the photofunctionalization of TiO2 nanodots and its regulating effects on cells in the ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. This study was featured as a cover article of the journal.In this study, the ultraviolet radiant energy (URE)-dependent functio... READ MORE |
Asian Civilizations Project released2020-06-29On June 28, Zhejiang University released its ninth convergence research project, and the first of its kind in humanities and social sciences: the Convergence Research Project of Asian Civilizations, Asian Civilizations Project for short. With the launch of the Project, the university aims to conduct in-depth studies on the value of Asian civilizations, promote integration of its research forces in... READ MORE |