Legend has it that Nvwa, the mother goddess in Chinese mythology, created mankind. The infinite possibilities of nature are often captured in mythological stories. With the development of modern science, scientists have discovered that the proteins essential for life are basically composed of 20 natural amino acids. However, the universe of amino acids extends far beyond these 20. In recent years, through various research methods, scientists have synthesized a variety of non-canonical amino...

On 16th July, the Opening Ceremony & Orientation of Smart City Module, 2024 SDG Global Summer School, ZJU was successfully held in the Multifunctional Hall of International Campus, ZJU. Prof. LI Hanying, Dean of International Campus, ZJU, Prof. Lee Der-Horng, Dean of ZJUI, Prof. MA Hao, Vice Dean of ZJUI and Director of the Smart City Module, Assistant Prof. WANG Gao’ang and Assistant Prof. YANG Hao (Howard), faculty representatives of the Smart City Module, attended the ceremony. More than...

On the afternoon of July 22, Zijingang Auditorium came alive with the vibrant opening ceremony of the Zhejiang University 2024 SDG Global Summer School. This year’s gathering has drawn 653 exceptional young students from 51 countries and regions worldwide, all eager to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse culture of Zhejiang University.The air was teeming with the enchanting melodies of the Department of Public Physical and Art Education and the Graduate Student Arts Troupe, heralding the...

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) accounts for 15% of pediatric and 25% of adult cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Even though allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) may be curative for T-ALL patients, disease relapses often occur, resulting in a dismal prognosis. Therefore, novel agents are urgently needed.On July 5, 2024, Prof. JIN Jie from the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) published an article entitled “...

With the arrival of summer, cleaning air conditioners is an imperative step, as they often harbor various pathogens, including Legionella pneumophila. A recent scientific breakthrough has shed light on a novel bacterial “toxin” present within Legionella pneumophila — an effector protein named LnaB. This protein serves a dual function. It can actively cleanse harmful molecules so as to aid host cells in maintaining their normal physiological process. Meanwhile, it can impair the host immun...

The Sino-US Collaborative Education University Presidents’ Round Table Meeting was held on the International Campus, Zhejiang University, on June 2. Themed on “For a More Inclusive, Integrative, Innovative Future”, the meeting aimed to jointly promote the high-quality development of the Sino-US collaborative education. Professor DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, delivered a keynote speech, and Madame XI Ru, Deputy Director of Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges...

The Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS), co-hosted by universities with exceptional strengths in basic and applied research in the Yangtze River Delta region, aims to enhance in-depth exchanges and collaboration between domestic and international students through joint research internships in top laboratories. While savoring the allure of scientific innovation, participants also have the opportunity to appreciate the unique cultural heritage of the Yangtze River Delta ...

A cohort of 22 students from 18 top universities across the United States, including Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Los Angeles, visited Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University.AI Ni, Deputy Director of the Office of Global Engagement at Zhejiang University, extended her warm welcome to the delegation. She introduced various aspects of the university, including its educational history, research, ...

The occurrence and development of liver fibrosis (LF) are always accompanied by inflammatory responses and the involvement of various immune cells. Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory treatments hold promise as new strategies for combating liver fibrosis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of pluripotent stem cell with advantages such as multipotent differentiation potential in vitro, low immunogenicity, and immunomodulatory functions. Consequently, MSC-based cell immunotherapy targetin...

On the morning of July 2, Dirk Schrödter, Minister for Digitalization and Head of the State Chancellery of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, led a delegation of 48 representatives from political, industrial, and academic sectors, including Ralph Schneider, Vice President of Kiel University, on a visit to Zhejiang University. The delegation was accompanied by CHEN Yanqin, Deputy Director General of Department of Foreign Affairs of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong...