Joint effort of ZJU and CityU researchers show the role of Wdr26 in regulating nuclear condensation and enucleation
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Red blood cells, as the most abundant type of cells, are primarily responsible for oxygen transportation in the human body. Mammalian red blood cells lack nuclei. Although nuclei can still be found in the red blood cells of such vertebrates as birds and fish, they appear to be very small at the maturation stage. In recent years, studies have showed that nucleoprotein degradation and nuclear concentration are the essential prerequisites for erythroblasts, but the mechanism of regulating erythrocy...
A new mechanism of FBXW7 in regulating cancer cell survival discovered
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Tumor suppressor p53 acts as a “guardian of the genome” to induce cell growth arrest, apoptosis, and senescence that suppresses tumorigenesis by preventing the growth and division of damaged and potentially precancerous cells. It has been well established that MDM2 (mouse double minute 2 homolog), an E3 ubiquitin ligase, is the critical negative regulator of p53, especially during embryogenesis. In response to DNA damage and other cellular stresses, such as hypoxia or oncogene activation, p53 ...
Gold-silver nanoshells promote wound healing from drug-resistant bacteria infection, ZJU researchers find
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2020-01-26
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Chronic infections have gradually become prevalent in clinical practice. If underappreciated, they may develop into systemic infections, septicemia and multiple organ dysfunctions. The presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in operating rooms or complex outdoor environments will further exacerbate this challenge. Traditional antibiotic therapy fails to cater to the rapidly increasing clinical needs in terms of effectiveness and costs. Therefore, there is a compelling need to develop novel anti...
Happy Chinese New Year!
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2020-01-25
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Based on the traditional Chinese calendar, this year observes the year of the rat, which offcially starts on the 25th January (with New Years Eve on the 24th January) and ends on the 11th February 2021.ABOUT CHINESE NEW YEARChinese people have many customs surrounding the lunar new year, also known as the Spring Festival. Among these traditions, families gather for a large New Year's Eve meal; children receive gifts of money in red envelopes; and doors are decorated with couplets and signs w...
ZJU President in Davos
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2020-01-23
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Zhejiang University President WU Zhaohui attended the 46th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 21 to 24. The annual meeting brings together leaders, scholars and practitioners from the public and private sectors to address a wide range of pressing global problems. The theme of Davos 2020 is Stakeholders for a Sustainable and Cohensive World.WU met with leaders from a variety of organizations and industries, participated in the annual meeting of the Global ...
Post-translational modification of PGK1 found as a key signal in tumor growth
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By switching the energy source from mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis, cancer cells gain sufficient biomass-building materials for cell growth and proliferation, and combat highly oxidative microenvironment for better survival. This metabolic reprogramming, also known as the Warburg effect, has shown to contribute to tumorigenesis in a variety of cancers, and become a promising target for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cancer. However, how cancer cells coordinate glucose m...
Flashback 2019: Top 10 news stories in arts and humanities
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2019 is a remarkable year for arts and humanities at Zhejiang University. Here’s a look back at the 10 most impressive moments that made headlines in 2018.1. ZJU makes record-breaking achievements in research in arts and humanities, with 68 projects supported by the National Social Science Fund and with the research fund totaling more than 300 million yuan.The Alliance of Research Universities in Yangtze River Delta, proposed by Zhejiang University and co-initiated by Fudan University, Shanghai...
ZJU closed for winter break Jan. 18, Reopening Feb. 16
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Zhejiang University closes for the Winter Break Jan. 18, 2020 - Feb. 15, 2020. The University will reopen on Feb. 16, 2020. Wondering what to do with your free time over winter break? ZJU Global Communications asked faculty and staff across the university for some recommendations.Here are some suggestions to fill your free time.Enjoy time off with family and friends2020 winter break includes Chinese Spring Festival, one of the important holidays for Chinese. It is a time to be home with fam...
University, the Palace Museum sign agreement
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2020-01-14
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2020 marks the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City and the 95th anniversary of the Palace Museum. On January 12, the Palace Museum and Zhejiang University signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation and embarked on a new journey of transforming and developing the Chinese traditional culture in a creative and innovative manner in the new era.In accordance with the agreement, the Palace Museum and Zhejiang University will bring into full play their own assets and promote strateg...
China’s first undergraduate programs in brain science launched
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Recently, Zhejiang University set up the School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine. It is the first time that brain science has been specially tailored to undergraduate students in China. Research into brain science has become a strategic priority all over the world. Foreign universities, including Harvard University and Columbia University, have offered undergraduate programs in neuroscience. How will this emerging subject be offered and developed at Zhejiang University?“Brain science i...