Soft bread, chewy noodles, fragrant steamed buns, crispy biscuits — these beloved foods are all born from wheat, a staple crop that nourishes millions. But behind these everyday delights lies a hidden threat: Fusarium head blight (FHB), a devastating disease that harms wheat and jeopardizes food security in China.How can this wheat “infectious disease” be conquered, thus ensuring the safety of the wheat products we consume? SUN Jiaxin, a master’s student in the Resource Utilization and Plant ...

“One of my favorite places to study!”  “An integral part of my life.”  “The deepest affection and admiration...”  On January 20, 2024, the main library of Zhejiang University was officially opened. Over the past year, this new campus landmark has become a vibrant cultural icon of Zhejiang University. Today, we invite you to discover the treasures that make this library an experience unlike any other. Since its grand opening, the main library has welcomed approximat...

At the 21st International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) in Paris, three teams from Zhejiang University stood out among 400 teams worldwide, each securing a gold medal in the undergraduate category. This marks the 12th time that Zhejiang University has claimed the coveted gold since it first participated in iGEM in 2010.The teams – the ZJU-China team, the HiZJU-China team, and the iZJU-China team – each presented groundbreaking projects, blending cutting-edge science with real...

During the final week, Zhejiang University’s Zijingang Campus is graced by an expected trio — a majestic “eagle”, a charming “dog”, and a delicate “butterfly”. These enchanting creations have gone viral on the campus online community, drawing students and faculty alike to marvel, take photos, and join in the celebration. These works are the highlights of Zhejiang University’s inaugural Fall Leaf Art Festival—“New Autumn, Opening Arts”. Zhejiang University and the China Academy of ...

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a commonly used cell type in regenerative medicine. However, their therapeutic potential remains controversial due to challenges in maintaining their lineage and viability. Directly injected MSCs are prone to clearance by the host immune system. To address this, cell encapsulation strategies have been developed to protect stem cells, with alginate hydrogels, as extracellular matrix mimics, being a preferred material due to their low immunogenicity and tunable me...

As we bid farewell to 2024, we take pride in reflecting on a year filled with groundbreaking achievements, innovative discoveries, and meaningful collaborations within and beyond the Zhejiang University community. From pioneering research to global partnerships, every milestone reached this year reflects our shared commitment to excellence and impact. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering connections, and shaping a more sustainable future together. Here's to an...

The metamorphosis of a humble caterpillar into a vibrant butterfly is a marvel of nature. The development of insect wings plays a key role in their evolution. Yet, due to the diversity in wing morphology and dynamic energy demands, the molecular mechanisms behind metabolic adaptations during wing evolution in insects remain largely obscure.Now, a groundbreaking study by Professor WANG Huabing’s research group at the College of Animal Sciences has shed new light on this process. Published in Mol...

On November 23–24, the International Alliance of Teaching Museology in University (IATMU) was officially inaugurated at Zhejiang University, accompanied by its first major event, the 2024 International University Colloquium on Teaching Museology, held at the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology. During the opening ceremony, representatives from member universities signed the Consensus of the Founding of International Alliance for Teaching Museology in University, marking the formal ...

As the core organ governing thought and consciousness, the brain consumes immense biological energy to maintain critical functions such as learning, memory, and emotions. To enable energy-efficient operation, the brain must finely regulate this process, achieving massive parallel information processing and storage at low energy costs. This high-efficiency, low-energy capability remains the ultimate goal of supercomputing and AI technologies, yet it is a peak still beyond human technological reac...

Suspension bath-based 3D bioprinting (SUB3BP) is frequently used for fabricating artificial tissues with vascular structures. However, existing SUB3BP techniques encounter difficulties in fabricating biomimetic structures with multicellular layouts, such as suspension bath removal concerns, restricted material options, complex preparation protocols, and low accuracy.A recent study proposed a simple, storable, stable, and scalable (4S) starch hydrogel to leverage the next-generation SUB3BP techni...