ZJU scientists reveal the mechanical activation of SARS-CoV-2 spike to foster viral invasion
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2021-09-24
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SARS-CoV-2 utilizes its spike protein to recognize host angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2) receptor, which induces subsequent S1/S2 detachment of spike for forming fusion machinery to invade host cells. However, only small structural changes of spike occur upon ACE2 binding, which raises questions whether these small conformational changes are enough to trigger the detachment of tightly associated S1/S2 subunits. If not, what additional factors are required?The research team led by Dr. CHEN...
ZJU scientists develop a novel tool for single-cell transcriptomics
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2021-09-23
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On September 9, Nucleic Acids Research reported the latest findings of the research team led by Prof. FAN Xiaohui at the Zhejiang University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Prof. CHEN Huajun at the Zhejiang University College of Computer Science and Technology—scDeepSort: a pre-trained cell-type annotation method for single-cell transcriptomics using deep learning with a weighted graph neural network. With cells and genes treated as the nodes of the graph neural network and...
ZJU wishes you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
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2021-09-21
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Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, an important occasion for family reunion in China and a time to enjoy the colorful Qiushi mooncakes with our alumni. Apart from eating mooncakes and appreciating the moon, there are many other celebrations taking place around the campus. Tea parties are being held with the mooncake DIY, tea tasting and traditional painting and calligraphy. To all the ZJUers across the globe, may this festival of harvest bring eternal joy and happiness in your lives. &nbs...
ZJU freshman WU Qingfeng claims women’s 4×100m freestyle relay gold at the National Games
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2021-09-20
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On Sept. 19, ZJU freshman WU Qingfeng, along with her teammates, snatched women’s 4×100m freestyle relay gold at the National Games. Just two months ago, the same quartet ranked 7th in the relay at the Tokyo Olympics, setting an Asian record of 3 minutes 34.76 seconds.Shortly before the National Games, Wu came to Zijingang Campus for the registration. Impressed by the big and beautiful campus, she hoped that she would learn to balance training and college study. “I look forward to a...
ZIBS and AIDF ink MOU on fintech
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2021-09-19
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On Sept. 17, Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) and National University of Singapore Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote collaboration in fintech research, education as well as incubation. Witnessed by Prof. HE Lianzhen, ZJU's vice president, and Prof. Chen Tsuhan, NUS' deputy president, the signing ceremony took place virtually. Prof. BEN Shenglin, dean of ZIBS, and Prof. Jin-Chuan DUAN, executive director ...
Feel the cultural imprint of the 1,500-year-old Xumishan Grottoes
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2021-09-18
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The 1,500-year-old Xumishan Grottoes, located in Guyuan City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is home to over 160 caves and more than 1,000 statues.Standing on Mount Xumi, one can see uniquely charming grottoes, Buddha statues, temples, ancient trees and strange rocks. No one would have imagined that what was a little-known mountain decades ago has become a famous historical and cultural scenic spot. This change is intimately bound up with the unswerving efforts of archaeologists.Recently, The ...
Zhejiang University seeks to realize UN’s sustainable goals
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2021-09-16
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The BRIDGE Design Week 2021 wrapped up in Zhejiang University on Sept 11, with 10 teams of students from 17 universities around the world presenting their design proposals to help achieve five of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs): Quality Education; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities; as well as Responsible Consumption and Productions. Awards were given at the event, which was held in a hybrid onli...
ZJU welcomes new graduate students
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2021-09-14
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On Sept. 12, Zhejiang University held the Opening Assembly to welcome the newest cohort of graduate students on Zijingang Campus. More than 12000 new graduate students attended the ceremony online and offline, marking the official start of their unique intellectual journey at ZJU.Zhejiang University Council Chairman REN Shaobo, President WU Zhaohui and other university leaders were present at the ceremony. “Today’s youth are striving to forge ahead courageously and vigorously and making great ...
Welcome to ZJU, Class of 2025!
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2021-09-12
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On the evening of Sept. 10, Zhejiang University held the Opening Convocation ceremony on Zijingang Campus to welcome the Class of 2025.Zhejiang University Council Chairman REN Shaobo, President WU Zhaohui and other university leaders were present at the ceremony.President Wu, in his remarks, inspired the incoming freshmen to develop their unique edge by combining theoretical learning and practical exploration, exposing themselves to multiple disciplines and keeping inquisitive in the quest for t...
Teachers’ Day Special: Meet the winners of the Yongping Distinguished Teaching Award
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2021-09-10
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[Editor’s note: Yongping Teaching Award is the highest accolade for teaching at Zhejiang University. Set up by Mr. DUAN Yongping ('82, Wireless Electronics Engineering) in 2011, the Award was conferred annually in the first seven years and now in the even-numbered year. In recognition of outstanding dedication and accomplishment in teaching, the Award is composed of three categories: the Distinguished Teaching Award, the Teaching Excellence Award and the Teaching Excellence Nomination ...