Part III: Approaching the goal of “human-computer integration”2020-02-04Zhejiang University has always been in the vanguard of research into the brain-computer interface thanks to multi-disciplinary cooperation in neuroscience, information engineering technology and medicine.Researchers at Zhejiang University took the lead in applying the brain-computer interface to animal models in China, including the brain-computer interface commanding an external manipulator to co... READ MORE |
Part II: Inserted electrodes opens up a new window into the brain2020-02-04Mr. ZHANG, the 72-year-old paraplegic patient in the ward of the Department of Neurosurgery in the Second Affiliated Hospital, received interactive training with robotic arms and manipulators for more than 4 months, and the process of mind control fared increasingly well.At this moment, Mr. ZHANG, peacefully sitting in his chair, is helping himself to a bottle of diet coke. Two years ago, he suffe... READ MORE |
Part I: China’s first clinical translational study of implantable brain-computer interface2020-02-04On January 16, the “brain-computer interface” research team from the Zhejiang University Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies announced that together with the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, it had completed China’s first clinical translational study of the motor function reconstruction at the brain-computer interface. The 72-year-old paraplegic patient could take full advanta... READ MORE |
Busting myths around the novel coronavirus2020-02-03As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is unfolding, misinformation about this new strain of virus has been spreading. In view of the issue, World Health Organization (WHO) has solidified the facts and dispelled myths around coronavirus misconceptions. We all believe quick and timely information is the best way to ensure the public is informed of what’s true and what isn’t. READ MORE |
A new “employee” in the isolation ward of ZJU’s Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital2020-02-02These days, a new “employee” —meal delivery robothas been hired in the isolation ward for treating novel coronavirus infection cases in Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital affiliated with the Zhejiang University School of Medicine.It is a smart robot which is chiefly responsible for delivering meals to the isolation ward so as to avoid unnecessary contact and protect patients and medical staff maximally. ... READ MORE |
A letter to the ZJU Community regarding the 2019-nCoV outbreak2020-02-01Dear ZJU students, faculty, staff, and alumni，At the beginning of the New Year, the whole nation is challenged by the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus. All-out efforts are being made by the Chinese government to curb the spread of the epidemic. The University is committed to offering whatever expertise and aid we could extend for the prevention and control of the disease. We ... READ MORE |
Fund for Prevention and Control of Viral Infectious Diseases set up2020-01-29On January 29, Zhejiang University announced the establishment of the Zhejiang University Fund for Prevention and Control of Viral Infectious Diseases in conjunction with Shanghai Xunmeng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (www.pinduoduo.com), with a scale of 100 million yuan. Meanwhile, the Fund Administrative Committee and the Expert Committee were also set up to take charge of the follow-up manag... READ MORE |
The “black box” behind gas molecules reacting at catalytic sites unlocked2020-01-28Why has the catalytic reaction remained enigmatic for so long? The scientific community has failed to directly visualize gas molecules reacting at catalytic sites even with immense and persistent efforts in the past. It can be for the main part ascribed to the fact that the molecules that adsorb and react dynamically do not offer sufficient contrasts for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) iden... READ MORE |
Joint effort of ZJU and CityU researchers show the role of Wdr26 in regulating nuclear condensation and enucleation2020-01-27Red blood cells, as the most abundant type of cells, are primarily responsible for oxygen transportation in the human body. Mammalian red blood cells lack nuclei. Although nuclei can still be found in the red blood cells of such vertebrates as birds and fish, they appear to be very small at the maturation stage. In recent years, studies have showed that nucleoprotein degradation and nuclear concen... READ MORE |
A new mechanism of FBXW7 in regulating cancer cell survival discovered2020-01-27Tumor suppressor p53 acts as a “guardian of the genome” to induce cell growth arrest, apoptosis, and senescence that suppresses tumorigenesis by preventing the growth and division of damaged and potentially precancerous cells. It has been well established that MDM2 (mouse double minute 2 homolog), an E3 ubiquitin ligase, is the critical negative regulator of p53, especially during embryogenesis.... READ MORE |
Gold-silver nanoshells promote wound healing from drug-resistant bacteria infection, ZJU researchers find2020-01-26Chronic infections have gradually become prevalent in clinical practice. If underappreciated, they may develop into systemic infections, septicemia and multiple organ dysfunctions. The presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in operating rooms or complex outdoor environments will further exacerbate this challenge. Traditional antibiotic therapy fails to cater to the rapidly increasing clinical ne... READ MORE |
Happy Chinese New Year！2020-01-25Based on the traditional Chinese calendar, this year observes the year of the rat, which offcially starts on the 25th January (with New Years Eve on the 24th January) and ends on the 11th February 2021.ABOUT CHINESE NEW YEARChinese people have many customs surrounding the lunar new year, also known as the Spring Festival. Among these traditions, families gather for a large New Year's Eve meal;... READ MORE |
ZJU President in Davos2020-01-23Zhejiang University President WU Zhaohui attended the 46th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 21 to 24. The annual meeting brings together leaders, scholars and practitioners from the public and private sectors to address a wide range of pressing global problems. The theme of Davos 2020 is Stakeholders for a Sustainable and Cohensive World.WU met with leade... READ MORE |
Post-translational modification of PGK1 found as a key signal in tumor growth2020-01-22By switching the energy source from mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis, cancer cells gain sufficient biomass-building materials for cell growth and proliferation, and combat highly oxidative microenvironment for better survival. This metabolic reprogramming, also known as the Warburg effect, has shown to contribute to tumorigenesis in a variety of cancers, and become a promising... READ MORE |