A new method of generating mature nerve cells could greatly enhance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Universal Music has joined a $12.8m funding round in music keyboard manufacturer Roli led by Balderton Capital.

The microblogging platform has withdrawn from negotiations concerning the acquisition of SoundCloud, which would have provided an exit for Chernin.

The institution has had a turbulent but successful two semesters.

The university is to set up technology transfer offices (TTOs) in five cities.

The German Free State will invest around $2.5bn into the digital economy.

Watch the first set of interviews from speakers at the fourth annual Global Corporate Venturing symposium.

Sinch, which enables developers to incorporate free calling and messaging into their apps, has spun out of Rebtel with a round also backed by Index and Balderton.