Influenza trains alveolar macrophages to fight cancer2023-03-04The lung is exposed to a variety of respiratory viruses such as influenza, and is also a frequent target organ of both primary and metastatic cancers. Respiratory viral infection was previously shown to induce immunological training of lung tissue-resident alveolar macrophages (AMs) with enhanced anti-bacterial functions. It is however not clear whether previous training experience of AMs by respi... READ MORE |
Insight@ZJU: Universities address climate governance – but barriers remain2023-03-01[Editor’s Note: As climate change continues to be a global issue, what role can top universities play in the climate governance? What obstacles will they face? KAN Yue, professor and director of the UNESCO Research Center at Zhejiang University, DUAN Shifei, associate professor at UNESCO Research Center, and WU Qian, a master’s degree candidate, shared their insights in University World News.]&n... READ MORE |
A positive feedback loop between cancer cells and macrophages drives gastric cancer liver metastasis2023-03-01Metastasis is a major cause of death for gastric cancer patients. The liver is the most common site for distant metastasis of gastric cancer. However, the mechanisms underlying gastric cancer liver metastasis remain largely unknown and the clinical treatment options are very limited. Therefore, it is in urgent need to systematically identify liver metastasis-related genes and discover new therapeu... READ MORE |
Impact of ageing on agricultural sustainability in China: ZJU scientists offer solutions2023-02-28According to the National Bureau of Statistics, approximately one in every five people in China is over 60 years old. This demographic shift towards an ageing population is posing great challenges on agriculture sector. A new study has quantified the impact of ageing through a set of data science research, providing the first explanation of the role of ageing in agriculture and solutions to addres... READ MORE |
Scientists reveal the pathogenic mechanism of peripheral neuropathies2023-02-24Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseases (CMT) are a group of inherited peripheral neuropathies with a prevalence of ~1:2500. According to various causal genes, CMT can be classified into many different subtypes. Despite similar clinical presentation among different CMT2 subtypes, their causal mutant proteins are highly varied in their cellular localizations and functions. It remains unclear whether there is ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists discover the positive buffering effect of forest edges on plant-pollinator networks in face of declining forest area2023-02-23The decline of insect pollinators has captured immense attention worldwide. Popular notion has it that habitat fragmentation and ecosystem decay exacerbate the decline of insect pollinators due to habitat loss. However, the study conducted by Prof. DING Ping’s team at the Zhejiang University College of Life Sciences found that in forest ecosystems, open sunny forest edges are able to support... READ MORE |
Are people with high social status more prone to depression?2023-02-22Alpha is the “king” of a horde of mice. While meeting another mouse in the pipeline, Alpha can scare it away with merely a glance. But one day the situation changes. With unexpected courage, the little “mouse brother” pushes Alpha out of the way directly after confronting the “king” for several seconds. After experiencing the Waterloo for several successive days, Alpha becomes depressed and ... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With WANG Guanyun, College of Computer Science and Technology2023-02-21[Editor’s Note: Inspired by the seeds of the flowering plant Erodium, scientists from Zhejiang University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Syracuse University designed a robotic seed carrier that can drill into the soil on its own, which is suitable for aerial seeding in harsh environments. Their study opens up a new avenue for agricultural seeding, vegetation plan... READ MORE |
Insight@ZJU: Recreational outdoor sports are getting more popular in China2023-02-16[Editor’s Note: In 2022, young people were seen tossing frisbees around in various public spaces like parks and college campuses daily; an outdoor activity that is getting increasingly popular among the Chinese youth. In addition to frisbees, non-competitive leisure sports like paddle boarding, cycling, and surfing have taken off in popularity as well. Ctrip (China’s largest online travel agency... READ MORE |
Novel molecular imaging technology to detect vascular disease2023-02-13Unobstructed blood vessels are a prerequisite and foundation for our health. However, unhealthy lifestyle and long-term irregular meal pattern may cause excessive deposition of lipids on vessel walls and increase blood viscosity, leading to blood clots and plaques. Regular examination for peripheral vascular diseases is essential to prevent such risks.Chair of SAHZU Nuclear Medicine Prof. ZHANG Ho... READ MORE |
ZJU’s WU Yibing upsets John Isner to claim history-making ATP Tour title2023-02-13WU Yibing, an undergraduate student at the Zhejiang University School of Public Affairs, made history again!Wu became the first Chinese player to win an ATP Tour title, rallying in a three-set, all-tiebreaker thriller to beat John Isner at the Dallas Open on February 12.Wu overcame 44 aces from the big-serving Isner and four match points in the 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (12) victory to claim his first... READ MORE |
How to harness technology for social good?(II)2023-02-07【Editor’s note: At the 8th China International College Students’ ‘Internet+’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Zhejiang University clinched a record-high 13 gold medals. Among them, the “Where: Your Digital Twin Guardian” team won the gold medal in the Undergraduate Creativity Category and participated in the Global Finals as the only Undergraduate Creativity Category t... READ MORE |
Label-free super-resolution approach to imaging living cells2023-02-07It is human nature to seek higher resolution to zoom in on a photo that interests us. However, this magnification is far from infinite, and our curiosity may be demotivated by a blurred pixel point that cannot be resolved more clearly. Unfortunately, the intrinsic property of light, i.e., optical diffraction, imposes this limitation.Breaking the limit of optical diffraction is one of the most form... READ MORE |
How to harness technology for social good? (I)2023-02-05[Editor’s note: At the 8th China International College Students’ ‘Internet+’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Zhejiang University clinched a record-high 13 gold medals. Among them, the “Where: Your Digital Twin Guardian” team won the gold medal in the Undergraduate Creativity Category and participated in the Global Finals as the only Undergraduate Creativity Category te... READ MORE |