Cancer remains the second leading cause of both incidence and mortality among humans worldwide, and China has felt its devastating impact most acutely. In 2022, the country recorded 4.82 million new cancer cases and 2.57 million cancer-related deaths—the highest figures globally. This overwhelming prevalence of cancer has fueled widespread fear among the public. One of the most promising approaches to combat cancer is tumor-targeted drug delivery, which aims to precisely transport anti-tumor dru...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) signifies a sudden and prolonged decline in kidney function characterized by tubular cell death and interstitial inflammation. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are conserved non-coding RNAs known for guiding 2’-O-ribose methylation and pseudouridylation of ribosomal RNA (rRNAs) and small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs), playing pivotal roles in oxidative stress and inflammation. Their role in the AKI process, however, remains elusive. Recently, Dr. HAN Fei and his team from the Ki...

Zhejiang University's International Campus was abuzz with excitement as it marked the conclusion of the second LEAP Global Summer Program. The ceremony was presided over by LI Hanying, Dean of the International Campus, who also delivered a heartfelt closing address.Initiated in 2023 by ZIBS, the LEAP Global Summer Program is designed to foster international youth interaction by immersing participants in language learning, cultural exchanges, academic explorations, and practical experien...

For decades, ketamine has been known mainly as an anesthetic and a notorious party drug dubbed “Special K.” But in recent years, its unexpected ability to rapidly alleviate depression has transformed it from a “devil” to an “angel” in mental health treatment. This remarkable shift in perception hinges significantly on our deep understanding of how ketamine combats depression at its core.Professor HU Hailan and her colleagues at Zhejiang University have discovered that, when ketamine is adm...

On August 20th, the Zijingang Campus was alive with enthusiasm as it held its Convocation to welcome the Class of 2028. The ceremony was not only a celebration but also a call to action for new students.In his keynote address, President DU Jiangfeng welcomed the students with a powerful message about the potential of youth. He emphasized, Youthful strength lies in setting lofty ambitions, committing to moral clarity, pursuing extensive knowledge, and embracing significant global responsibilities...

The 2024 Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (Grips 2024) came to a close on August 16 at Zhejiang University, marking the end of a transformative journey for its international cohort.DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, and SHU Peidong, Deputy Director General of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education, attended the closing ceremony of the Grips. ZHOU Jianghong, Vice President of Zhejiang University, presented the Poster Distinction Award to the winners.DU ...

As the world transitions from fossil fuels to green renewable energy, solar photovoltaics have emerged as a leading clean energy technology. Among these, perovskite solar cells have captured immense attention due to their superior photoelectric conversion efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, their stability remains a major hurdle, with prolonged use leading to degradation and failure to meet industrial reliability standards.In a groundbreaking study, a research team led by XUE Jingjing fr...

Combining CAR-T cell therapy and stem cell transplantation could help patients with difficult-to-treat blood cancers.A new ‘all-in-one’ treatment that integrates CAR-T cell therapy with more established stem cell transplantation therapy might improve outcomes for patients with blood cancers, according to a study led by researchers at Zhejiang University in China. The treatment exploits the way CAR-T cell therapy kills cancer cells and also depletes the donor T cells that cause severe...

From July 14 to 17, a delegation led by WU Jian, Vice President of Zhejiang University, paid a productive visit to Singapore, fostering robust partnerships with key academic institutions. The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on critical topics ranging from undergraduate education to green low-carbon and sustainable campus building and log...

Forests act as absorbers and reservoirs for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). As CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere rise in the future, will terrestrial forest ecosystems produce additional carbon sequestration? Can humans continuously increase carbon sequestration through afforestation? The conventional answer has been “YES.” However, based on six years of field monitoring, scientists have refuted this mainstream view with robust data analysis.On the strength of the first comprehensive fore...