Re[incontri] di Fisica Partenopea

Session

20 dic 2023, 10:00

Aula Caianiello (Dipartimento di Fisica "Ettore Pancini")

Conveners

Statistical Physics

• Andrea Maria Chiariello (Dipartimento di Fisica Ettore Pancini, Università di Napoli Federico II)

Contribution list Timetable

14. The Unreasonable Growth of Network Platforms

Antonio Scala (CNR)

20/12/23, 10:00

Statistical Physics

Oral

Statistical Physics

In an era dominated by the digital landscape, the ascent of network platforms defies traditional expectations, exhibiting an "unreasonable" growth that demands exploration. This presentation delves into the enigmatic forces propelling the explosive expansion of network platforms, ranging from social media giants to emerging digital ecosystems. As we dissect the unconventional strategies and...

39. Machine Learning and Human Genetics for Causal Inference

Francesco Paolo Casale (Helmholtz Munich)

20/12/23, 10:20

Statistical Physics

Oral

Statistical Physics

Human genetics provides a robust avenue for causal inference, avoiding the pitfalls of reverse causation thanks to the stable nature of the genome. Specifically, Mendelian randomization (MR) can leverage genetic information to assess causal relationships between risk factors and disease outcomes. For example, through MR, researchers have confirmed the detrimental impact of LDL cholesterol in...