A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study led by a Leeds scientist, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.

QUT researchers based at Brisbane’s Translational Research Institute (TRI) have modified the peptides from the Brazilian tarantula and the Japanese horseshoe crab and found they can kill samples of melanoma cells derived from a cancer model in mice that are resistant to other cancer therapies.

A groundbreaking study by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, reveals that participation in startup accelerator programs significantly boosts post-acceleration performance for ventures. This research, published in the Strategic Management Journal, examines data from over 8,500 startups across 176 countries, providing critical insights into how accelerator program design shapes startup success. 

Startup accelerators have become pivotal in fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems globally, offering resources such as seed capital, mentorship, and structured educational programming. The study found that startups participating in accelerators were more likely to raise venture capital, scale their revenue, and expand their workforce compared to those that did not complete these programs. On average, accelerator participation increased startups' revenue and capital-raising capabilities while enhancing their ability to attract top talent through higher wages. 

Researchers at HSE University and MIPT have investigated how the composition of electrons in a superconductor influences the emergence of intertype superconductivity—a unique state in which superconductors display unusual properties. It was previously believed that intertype superconductivity occurs only in materials with minimal impurities. However, the scientists discovered that the region of intertype superconductivity not only persists but can also expand in materials with a high concentration of impurities and defects. In the future, these superconductors could contribute to the development of highly sensitive sensors and detectors. The study has been published in Frontiers of Physics.