On January 9, the research team led by Prof. YE Guanqiong at the Ocean College of Zhejiang University made a significant contribution to the field of climate policy through their publication in the journal Nature. Their article, titled “Climate policy must integrate blue energy with food security” proposes that to address climate change, ensure food security, and enhance the well-being of mankind, stakeholders should take into consideration the integration of blue energy and food security...

On January 20, 2024, the main building of Zhejiang University Library was officially inaugurated, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Zhejiang University.Present at the unveiling ceremony were REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council; Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University; ZHU Shiqiang, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council; and vice presidents WANG Lizhong and HUANG Xianhai.The library stands as a significant symbol of cultural development and serves as...

How living organisms perceive and transduce signals is a fundamental question in life sciences. Particularly, the ability to sense and discriminatively respond to nutrient and toxic ions is crucial for survival of all organisms, which is especially true for non-motile plants. Recent sensor/receptor discoveries have advanced understanding of how plants potentially sense nutrient ions, thus optimizing growth, survival and reproductive success1-3. Nevertheless, it is largely unknown how p...

As the bank of talent and hub of scientific research, higher education institutions play a key role in tackling the burning challenges posed by climate change, said Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, on Wednesday.In the face of these challenges, universities can contribute by conducting rigorous and actionable research, Du said in his address to his counterparts at the Global University Leaders Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Established in 2006, the Global University Leaders Foru...

The breakthrough achieved by chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells in the treatment of hematologic malignancies undoubtedly represents the most promising approach to cancer therapy. However, CAR T cells encounter dual pressures from the immunosuppressive microenvironment and metabolic conditions after infusion into the body. The loss of memory T cells and exhaustion are crucial reasons for the failure of anti-tumor immune therapy. The mitochondria, considered the energy factory and metabolic h...

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) recently performed the world's first 3D laparoscopic-assisted living-donor small bowel transplantation. A critically ill two-year-old girl received 1.8 meters of the small intestine from her 29-year-old mother. Both the mother and daughter have currently been doing well and the little girl is about to be discharged from the hospital soon.The patient, nicknamed as Nini from Henan province, China, was diagnosed with ...

As we approach 2024, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the remarkable breakthroughs, innovations, and awards, as well as our ongoing collaborative efforts within the ZJU community throughout 2023. We eagerly anticipate continuing our joint endeavors in the coming year, united by our shared vision of shaping a better world.Are people with high social status more prone to depression?Impact of ageing on agricultural sustainability in China: ZJU scientists offer solutionsScientists reveal th...

Bipolar disorder is a recurrent debilitating mental illness with a complex aetiology. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019, the global age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) of bipolar disorder has remained consistent between 1990 (ASPR = 490.1 per 100 000 people; 95% uncertainty interval (UI) 411.0–576.5) and 2019 (ASPR = 489.8 per 100 000 people; 95% UI 407.5–580.6).Fig.1: The global disease burden of bipolar disorder for both sexes in 204 countries and territories.Recen...

In Chinese culture, the Winter Solstice marks more than just a change in seasons. It symbolizes the transition from the old to the new year. People start preparing for the upcoming Spring Festival from this moment. In Zhejiang University, this year's festivities, imbued with hope and blessings, were highlighted by an extraordinary fishing event on the international campus, bringing together the vibrant community of students and faculty.“1, 2, 3, pull—” On the morning of December 22, the se...

On December 10, 2023, the College Student Competition of Anti-Food Waste and Food Safety was successfully held in Beijing. The ZJU team, consisting of three undergraduate students, won the championship in the provincial sub-competition. They made it into the finals and competed with 18 teams from other provinces. After several intense rounds, the ZJU team finally won the national championship. This year's competition focused on anti-food waste. Topics included were food storage, label r...