Author: Kristina Popova

Machine Learning Puts New Spin on Spin Models

March 30, 2020
Kristina Popova

Tokyo, Japan — Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used machine learning to study spin models, used in physics to study phase transitions. Previous work showed that image/handwriting...

Brain Researchers Seek ‘Fingerprints’ of Severe Mental Diseases

May 13, 2019
Kristina Popova

Belmont, MA — Researchers from McLean Hospital and Yale University have published findings of their study of large-scale systems in the brain, findings that could improve understanding of the symptoms...

New Target to Treat Prostate Cancer Identified

December 22, 2017
Kristina Popova

Sapporo, Japan – Hokkaido University researchers have uncovered a cellular protein that stabilizes a tumour promoting signalling pathway, suggesting a new target to treat prostate cancer.

Inside the Work of UK Innovation Centres

October 23, 2017
Kristina Popova

London, UK – “There is a revolution going on – the global startup revolution,” writes Jean-Francois Gauthier, CEO and Founder of Startup Genome, in the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Report.

Researchers Identify Molecular Alert for Stem Cells to Accelerate Healing

April 19, 2017
Kristina Popova

Los Angeles, CA – A new study in Cell Reports suggests a way that mere mortals can potentially speed their recovery from a wide variety of injuries.

UK Parliament Launches Two New Major Academic Fellowship Schemes

November 17, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK – The UK Parliament announced two new fellowship schemes that will offer academic researchers, at every stage of their career, an opportunity to work on specific projects from inside...

New PhD Academy Will Train the Next Generation of Clinical Scientists

September 21, 2016
Kristina Popova

Sheffield, UK – A new joint initiative between the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield – the 4ward North Clinical PhD Academy – has been awarded £5 million...

Open Science Project Presents Brand New Approach for Malaria Drug Discovery

September 16, 2016
Kristina Popova

Sydney, Australia – An international consortium of researchers this week unveils the mechanics and findings of a unique “open science” project for malaria drug discovery that has been...

Dementia Scientists Fear Loss of EU Funding after Brexit Will Stall Research Progress

September 6, 2016
Kristina Popova

Cambridge, UK – A poll of dementia scientists, conducted by Alzheimer’s Research UK, highlights fears that Britain’s exit from the EU will lead to a loss of funding for resea...

Introducing Our New Series – The Economy of Open

August 2, 2016
Kristina Popova

The past decade has shown an almost exponential surge of activity in the world of ‘open source’. Yet, for some reason, the ‘open’ initiatives remain on the outskirts of media...

How Pokemon Go is Helping People with Autism Improve Social Skills

August 1, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK – Emerging evidence from around the world suggests that Pokémon GO is helping children and teenagers with autism combat anxiety and engage in social interactions.

The Economy of Open: Licensing Open Hardware

July 29, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK – The argument for exclusive licenses on academic IP relies on the assumption that the business needs to be protected from potential competitors, whereas the academic partner needs...

The Economy of Open: Easier Access to Academic IP

July 29, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK – Technology commercialization is a lengthy process. It takes on average 12 years to bring a drug to market and approximately 17 years to integrate a scientific discovery...

Brexit and What It Means for Britain’s Science and Technology Sector

June 24, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK – With the official results of the EU referendum released this morning, here are some comments from members of Britain’s science and technology community.

The Future of Humanity? It’s Fun

June 8, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK – “Science is way too important to talk about it seriously,” announces Simon Watt, biologist and science communicator, as we are sipping our coffees on a rare sunny...

Knowledge is Not a Commodity – It’s a Currency

April 22, 2016
Kristina Popova

London, UK — How do we define impact? How can one say whether the knowledge uncovered in a research study is important enough to change the course of history?

Free Market Failing to Provide the World with Essential, Life-Saving Drugs

March 22, 2016
Kristina Popova

Geneva, Switzerland — Despite tuberculosis ranking as the leading cause of death from infectious disease globally, only 2% of patients who need the latest TB drugs have been able to access them.

Research Spotlight: Why Should We Study Living Fossils?

March 15, 2016
Kristina Popova

Norwich, UK — Professor Federica Di Palma shares her research questions and insights beyond the recent Nature paper, explaining what spotted gar and other bizarre fish can teach us about health and...

Research Into Fish Genome Reveals Link Between Humans and Early Vertebrate Ancestors

March 10, 2016
Kristina Popova

Norwich, UK — The whole genome sequence of an unusual fish, Spotted Gar, reveals surprising genetic similarities to many vertebrate animals – including humans.

VICHY Laboratories Announce First Annual Vichy Exposome Research Grant

February 29, 2016
Kristina Popova

Paris, France — VICHY Laboratoires announced a new grant that will fund research on exposome and its effects on the skin.

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