The Zhejiang University Library of Ancient Books was officially open to the public on the occasion of the 124th anniversary of Zhejiang University.The Library has a collection of over 180,000 volumes of books from the Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279) to the Republic of China (AD 1912-1949), including more than 20,000 volumes of rare classics. Practically 100 types of rare books are exclusively accessioned here. The Library has a total of 175 rare books catalogued into the National Rare Ancient Bo...

We must change course because we are at a critical moment in our time - the world is risking not to achieve zero hunger by 2030. It is with those impacting words that Ismahane Elouafi, FAO Chief Scientist opened the session on E Commerce for Agriculture and Rural Development, held on May 7th in close collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the WSIS Action Line C7: E-Agriculture at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2021.  During th...

On May 20, the launching ceremony of the Zhejiang University Innovative Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and the 1st Hangzhou International Pharmaceutical Source Innovation Forum were held in Linping District, Hangzhou City. Cooperation agreements were also signed on the first batch of funded pharmaceutical translation projects.The Institute is committed to building a world-class biomedical source innovation base and empowering biomedical and health industries in Linping District.ZHOU Gu...

Each electron carries one negative elementary charge, whose collective motion generates electric currents that drive the operation of lights, transistors and all kinds of electronic devices. However, as being an elementary particle, electron also possesses an intrinsic angular momentum, i.e. spin of 1/2. It has been a tempting goal to manipulate electron spins for developing faster and more energy-efficient electronic devices since Datta and Das proposed the idea of spin field-effect transistor ...

An exhibition themed on “Ink Wonders of San Wu” kicked off in the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZJUMAA) on May 18. The exhibition displays notable masterpieces of Ming calligraphy from Jinmotang Collection and some cultural relics borrowed from other museums in a bid to present a whole picture about the development of the calligraphy centered in Wumen in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).Featured at the exhibition are 93 pieces (sets) of calligraphy and paintings, most of which...

Immunotherapeutic drugs, as represented by immune-checkpoint blockade (ICB), have achieved tremendous success in curing various tumors in recent years, thus improving the survival and life quality of some tumor patients in an appreciable manner. Recent data from clinical trials on breast cancer patients suggest that ICB, in combination with neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, can improve the pathological complete response (pCR) rate and the event-free survival rate in breast cancer. Neo-adjuvant ICB is e...

[Message from the editor: Dr. GU Zhen has recently been elected to the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering (IAMBE). As one of 26 distinguished new members 2021, his election is in recognition for his outstanding contributions to advancing fundamental and technological innovations in the field of drug delivery. At the interview earlier this year, Dr. GU shared his latest research and insights in the future development of pharmaceutical education.] Quotes from the inte...

Liver cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death globally. It is indeed the second most lethal tumor. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the major type among them. Recently, it was noticed that metabolic dysregulation contributed a lot to the progression of HCC, whereas the roles of metabolic dysregulation in HCC treatment has not been fully revealed. Sorafenib has been a standard targeted therapy for advanced HCC, where metabolic aspect especially ROS is deeply involved. Sorafeni...

May 21, 2021 marks the 124th anniversary of Zhejiang University. While celebrating the glory of ZJU's history, we’ll continue our journey towards excellence. A series of programs and celebration events continue throughout April and May, including the performance of Wenqing Orchestra, the annual group wedding ceremony for ZJU alumni, the accession of cultural relics to the Museum of Art and Archaeology and the official opening of library for antique books.  Best wishes from ZJ...

On May 13, the Ox-head Bronze Pot with Coiled Chi-Dragon Patterns unearthed in Shanxi Province made its debut in the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZJUMAA). Meanwhile, the Key Scientific Research Base (Zhejiang University) of Shanxi Cultural Relics Bureau was officially established. Present at the ceremony were HU Bing, deputy director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, ZHANG Fuming, vice governor of Shanxi Province, CHENG Yuechong, vice governor of Zhejia...