In new research published in Tobacco Control scientists assess whether adolescent e-cigarette use was associated prospectively with initiation or escalation of cigarette use. read more
In a new study published in Science, researchers report on a technique designed to remove one of the extra sex chromosomes in mice with a specific (trisomy) genetic cause of infertility. These mice were then able to produce offspring.
A number of countries in Europe have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil.
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Researchers publishing in The Journal of Immunology report that air pollution nanoparticles can affect peptides in the immune system and they suggest they could potentially lead to an increased susceptibility to infection.
More than 200 patients in England have been contaminated or infected with a drug-resistant fungus first found in Japan, health officials have confirmed. read more
Publishing in European Heart Journal, researchers looked at the ‘metabolically healthy obesity’ hypothesis in a large European prospective study. They reported that irrespective of BMI, those classed as ‘metabolically unhealthy’ had a higher risk of coronary heart disease. They also reported that those who were overweight and obese had a higher risk of coronary heart disease, irrespective of their metabolic health. read more
As part of the celebration of our ten year anniversary, a special film was commissioned about the Science Media Centre. Featuring some of the top scientists, journalists and press officers who have worked with us in the last decade, the film covers how and why the SMC was set up and the methods by which the Centre works from day-to-day. All anniversary material, including a publication of essays about the work of the SMC, is available here.