Lianghaoi Dai and Margarete Boos

Mapping the right fit for knowledge sharing

Nature

As scientists increasingly reach across disciplinary divides, the success of collaborations can hinge on how they choose to exchange knowledge. Our analysis suggests that their approach should be based on an understanding of the way that different teams initiate research and the subjects they choose to cover. We offer some practical tips for researchers to improve the effectiveness of their interdisciplinary collaborations.