Fluorine-containing inorganic substances are common in nature, yet natural fluorine-containing organic compounds are remarkably scarce. The vast majority of fluorine-containing organic compounds are synthesized rather than obtained in nature. Among these, compounds featuring trifluoromethyl (CF3) groups take up a substantial proportion primarily due to their ability to markedly enhance the lipophilicity and metabolic stability of compounds upon introduction. As a result, CF3 groups reign su...

On the morning of May 21, DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, met with a distinguished delegation from the University of Southampton, led by President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Smith and Vice-President International and Engagement Andrew Atherton.President DU Jiangfeng extended a cordial welcome to President Mark Smith and his delegation. He introduced Zhejiang University’s significant strides in nurturing talent and pioneering scientific research in recent years. Since the inception...

NI Chujun, a 2023 Ph.D. graduate from College of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), Zhejiang University（ZJU) has recently been appointed as the youngest researcher at the Ophthalmology Center of ZJU's Second Affiliated Hospital. With her innovative work on intelligent shape-shifting polymer materials, she is expected to catalyze significant advancements in ophthalmology. Her academic prowess is further evidenced by her first-author publication in Nature.Having received secondary edu...

"It's wonderful that my daughter doesn’t need dialysis anymore. Her skin is lightened and she becomes more outgoing. Thank you so much for giving my child a chance at living a quality life with a kidney transplant."Standing in the ward of the Urology Department at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH), Miao Miao's mother expressed her gratitude while preparing for her discharge from the hospital.Miao Miao is a 13-year-old ...

The "Global Classroom International Collaboration Program" commenced today at International Campus, ZJU. More than 20 undergraduates from UIUC，students and faculty from ZJU joined together to embark on a two-week study and research journey.HE Lianzhen, Chair of the ZJU-UIUC Joint Management Committee extended a warm welcome to the students participating in the program. She highlighted that as a socially responsible and globally minded higher education institut...

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations and the 127th anniversary of Zhejiang University, the first Asian Civilization Week of Zhejiang University commenced grandly on May 10th at the Zhejiang University Art and Archaeology Museum.Themed Asian Civilizations: Cultural Mutual Learning and Integration, this week-long event encompasses seven key components. These include a special exhibition of the Silk Road, an international ...

On May 9, Zhejiang University hosted the Global Lecture Series and Fundamental & Transdisciplinary Master Class at Qiushi Lecture Hall. There, Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart and Wolf Prize Winner Makoto Fujita shed light on the forefront of supramolecular science and nanoscience in organic chemistry through their insightful lectures.DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, delivered an opening speech. Emphasizing ZJU's commitment to fundamental research and interdisciplinary c...

What happens when generative artificial intelligence (AIGC) collides with traditional Chinese painting? Recently, Zhejiang University’s Laboratory of Art and Archaeology Image (ZJU AAI Lab) utilized the Alibaba Cloud Artificial Intelligence Platform, PAI ArtLab, to launch an AIGC version of Ten Views of the West Lake, a collaborative achievement in academia, industry, and research. This initiative marks China's first exploration of combining AIGC technology with traditional Chinese painting...

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) refers to a group of clonal hematopoietic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and morphological dysplasia. Chromosomal instability is a prominent biological feature of MDS, with over 50% of MDS patients harboring chromosomal abnormalities or a complex karyotype. Despite this observation, the mechanisms underlying mitotic and chromosomal defects in MDS remain elusive.Recently, the research group led by Prof. TONG Hongyan, Director of the Hematology...

On May 9th, amidst the Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University proudly inaugurated the Sino-West Bookstore, marking a significant addition to its academic landscape.A new icon on campusSpanning an impressive 500 square meters and boasting a collection of 30,000 volumes, the Bookstore, operated by Popular Bookmall, stands adjacent to the campus's southern gate, seamlessly bridging the gap between the university and the wider community.Art prints adorns the spaces between bookshelves, eleva...