Scientists discover new transmission mechanism of exosome-mediated sorafenib-resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma2021-01-27Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver tumor with an increasing global incidence. In 2018, HCC was the sixth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Sorafenib is the first FDA-approved targeted therapy for advanced HCC. A previous study showed that sorafenib prolonged the median overall survival (OS) by 2.3−3 months ... READ MORE |
GU Zhen awarded the Felix Franks Biotechnology Medal2021-01-26On January 15th, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) awarded the Felix Franks Biotechnology Medal to GU Zhen, Qiushi Chair Professor of Zhejiang University and Dean of College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, for his fundamental and technological innovations in the drug delivery field for the treatment of diabetes and cancers. The award ceremony was held at Zhejiang University. Authorized by the RSC F... READ MORE |
How can a novice teacher make her class engaging?2021-01-25While in class, her pace is agile and brisk, her eyes are glittering and lively, and her teaching is remarkably logical and meticulous with a string of typical cases. WANG Jiewei, a faculty member at the School of Medicine and a doctor at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Zhejiang University School of Medicine, clinched the grand prize in the finale of Zhejiang University Young Teache... READ MORE |
Scientists discover molecular mechanism for deafness induced by defects in modifications of mitochondrial tRNAs2021-01-22Hearing impairment may result from a multitude of factors, including heredity, environment and their interactions. Mitochondria are the hub of energy metabolism in eukaryotic cells and the control center of cellular signaling. tRNA plays a crucial role as a carrier of amino acid transport during protein synthesis. A lot of posttranscriptional modifications exist in mitochondrial tRNAs (8.7%). In h... READ MORE |
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 |