The importance of research into aplastic anaemia (AA)
Grazina Berry from Aplastic Anaemia Trust explains why research into aplastic anaemia (AA) is so important.
Combatting the increase in skin cancer throughout Europe
The mission of the European Skin Cancer Foundation (ESCF) is placed under focus by Open Access Government, in combatting the increase in skin cancer incidence across Europe, including malignant melanoma
Transmission Kikuchi diffraction (TKD) in the scanning electron microscope (SEM)
Alice Bastos da Silva Fanta, senior researcher at the Center for Electron Nanoscopy explores the world of Transmission Kikuchi diffraction (TKD) in the scanning electron microscope (SEM), a technique, she argues, that came to stay
Language development: Learning from what children say
Mabel L. Rice, Distinguished Professor of Advanced Studies at the University of Kansas argues that children’s utterances provide valuable clues about how their language develops and hallmark areas of grammar weaknesses in those with Specific Language Impairment (SLI)
Cohesion Policy beyond 2020: Commission renews ‘Stairway to Excellence’ initiative
Today the Commission is renewing the initiative 'Stairway to Excellence', to continue to provide tailored support and expertise to regions lagging behind in terms of innovation
Physics: Inside quantum matter and beyond
Román Orús from Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University takes us on a journey through the complexity of quantum systems
Inter- and transdisciplinary research on yam systems for improved food security in West Africa
Professor Emmanuel Frossard from ETH Zurich and his collaborators from Switzerland and West Africa experiment in the YAMSYS project, a novel approach for improved soil and crop management in yam systems
Timber frame construction: An evidence-led choice that is growing rapidly in popularity
Gareth Barber, Managing Director of the Stable Company presents the case for timber frame construction, exploring this truly exciting and high-tech material – and why further research is crucial
Nanomedicines: Depicting human health risks hindering clinical translation
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan shares her expertise on the world of nanomedicines, with a special focus on depicting human health risks hindering clinical translation.
European Commission research budget labelled ‘most ambitious ever’
Carlos Moedas, the EU’s Research Commissioner proposed a €94.1 billion research budget to member states, pushing for increased spending on basic science and plans for a new innovation council to drive transformative ideas throughout Europe
Understanding the characterisation of sustainable materials
Moniek Tromp, Van t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, Sustainable Materials Characterisation sheds light on sustainable materials and their benefits
How data processing from space can help save the earth
Michał Baćkowski, Managing Director, KP Labs part of FP Space shares his expert perspective on how data processing from space can help save the Earth
Rediscovering observations of the environmental factors affecting tissue regeneration in aquatic species
Graciela A. Unguez, PhD, Professor of Biology and student Bahiyyih Mitchell at New Mexico State University explore the environmental factors affecting tissue regeneration in aquatic species
The challenge of commercialisation: Keeping an academic balance
Prof Colin J Suckling OBE DSc FRSE, research professor of chemistry at the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry shares his views on the challenge of commercialisation when it comes to research into medicinal chemistry
Woody breast: A hard problem for the poultry industry
Dr Macdonald Wick, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University’s Department of Animal Sciences explains why Woody Breast is a hard problem for the poultry industry
Medical and pharmaceutical statistics research: Professional development courses
Prof Thomas Jaki from the Medical and Pharmaceutical Statistics Research Unit at Lancaster University provides an overview of the professional development courses offered at the unit
Improving acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) outcomes
Bethany Torr, Campaigns and Advocacy Officer at Leukaemia Care explores how outcomes for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) can be improved
Asthma: Understanding chronic inflammatory lung diseases
Michael Roth, Research group leader at the University & University Hospital Basel explores the current state of chronic inflammatory lung diseases, from the molecular biology perspective
UK seeks co-operation with Canada over trade opportunities in defence and security sectors
Leading technology companies in the UK showcased their products and services for land-based naval and aerospace use at CANSEC 2018 - Canada's largest defence industry event - in the hopes of securing industrial cooperation and joint ventures with Canadian companies
The amazing spiny mouse, the champion of mammalian regeneration
Malcolm Maden, Department of Biology & UF Genetics Institute, Gainesville, Florida, USA shares his expert opinion on the amazing spiny mouse, the champion of mammalian regeneration