The power of life arises from every precise muscle contraction. It is a process that not only shapes outstanding sports performance but also lies the core of pathophysiology of numerous neuromuscular disorders. Understanding the coupling mechanism of muscle contraction serves as a key scientific key to unlocking strategies ranging from performance enhancement to therapeutic intervention. In the field of sports science, this mechanism reveals the biological foundations of strength, speed, and endurance, providing a theoretical basis for precision training and performance optimization. In the field of neuromuscular diseases, it offers a molecular window into dysfunctions such as muscle atrophy, muscle weakness, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thereby enabling the development of targeted drugs and novel therapies. This project invites experts in structural biology to lead students to progressively deepen their understanding from the "macro" to the "micro" level, and help students master modern biomedical research technologies, including EMG acquisition, gene cloning and protein expression, as well as protein purification and structural characterization, enabling them gain a full-process experience from technical operations and data analysis to scientific presentation, thereby laying a solid foundation for the future pursuits in fields such as biomedicine, sports medicine, and rehabilitation engineering.

Teaching Faculty

Experts in structural biology from national research institutes are specially invited

Cutting-edge Topics

Systematically learn the structure of the neuromuscular junction and the mechanism of excitation-contraction coupling, and understand its practical significance in neuromuscular diseases and sports science

Real Lab Practice

Master key biomedical techniques including electromyography recording, gene cloning and protein expression, and structural characterization

Outcome Application

Research outcomes are applied to dissect the causal chain from genetic mutation to functional defects

Main Experiments

Frog Dissection & EMG Signal Acquisition

Cloning & Expression of Calmodulin Gene

Affinity Purification & SDS-PAGE Analysis of Calmodulin



ITC Measurement of Calmodulin-Calcium Interaction

PCR 扩增

DNA 提取

细菌转化

凝胶电泳实验

Certificates

ASDAN SCIENCE

XLAB

ASDAN Research

项目感言

精彩瞬间

Why Us

History

XLAB has a 20+ year history. It was initiated by Professor Neher of the University of Göttingen in Germany and strongly supported by the German government and the University of Göttingen. XLAB, centered around high-end scientific experiments, is widely favored by over 10,000 students yearly. XLAB has established practice centers worldwide, aiming to expand this unique concept and teaching method to reach more students.

XLAB aims to enable more people to learn and experience the joy of science, encouraging them to explore the mysteries of science and consider how to use science to solve human problems. Therefore, XALB's subjects are generally more complex in physics, biology, or medicine. Instead, they focus more on interdisciplinary, cutting-edge topics such as genetic engineering, medical research, nanobiology, medical chemistry, high-energy physics, and more.

Subject

Experiment

Experiments are the core of the XLAB. Each participant can enter advanced laboratories to conduct safe experiments, analyze data, and write experiment reports. Over six hours of scientific research daily enhances students' scientific knowledge and logical thinking and cultivates concentration and endurance. Students will be able to experience the work content and status firsthand and consider whether to choose a research direction in future education.

The courses in XLAB are unique. They consist of four key modules: Subject Introduction and Program Thinking, Scientific Research Teaching, Laboratory Operations, Experimental Data Analysis, and Research Report Writing. All courses are taught in small groups of 10 to 25 students.

Course

Faculty

Experts are invited to design experiments and teach students since the topics and content of XLAB exceed the curriculum of high schools and are specialized in specific research areas. Relevant scientific research institutions support XLAB China and provide an in-depth academic experience for Chinese students based on its unique teaching methods and experimental requirements.

Two authoritative certificates are available: the XLAB Program Certificate of Participation, which details the experimental content and is signed by instructors. Students will complete an academic report containing experimental results and data analysis to apply for the ASDAN "Science Award" Certificate for 30 credit hours of study officially accredited by UCAS.

Certificate

Research

XALB provides invaluable research scenarios for students who plan or are currently engaged in natural science research-oriented learning, such as EPQ or scientific papers, to implement their research plans and participate in hands-on scientific research. Experimental reports can be considered as part of their research achievements.