A study published in Nature Neuroscience looks at possible effects of environmental chemicals on oligodendrocytes. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, … read more
The summary of findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluation of hazard, and Joint Food and … read more
The article in Reuters suggests that aspartame is set to be declared a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for … read more
A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science looks at volatile organic compounds in a vehicle cabin environment. Prof … read more
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk. Prof Nita Forouhi, … read more
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report on environmental dimensions of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Chris Connolly, … read more
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published their Emissions Gap Report for 2022. Prof Myles Allen, Professor of Geosystem Science, … read more
A study published in Diabetologia looks at per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and diabetes risk in midlife women. Prof … read more
The government published a press release last night on the new British Energy Security Strategy. Please note these comments … read more
The Russian Defence Ministry has claimed that ethnic-specific bio-agents might have been developed in Ukraine. Prof Alastair Hay, Professor … read more
A study published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences suggests mixing chemical sunscreen mixtures with zinc oxide may limit protection against … read more
A study, published in Nature Food, looked at microplastics and infant feeding bottles. Dr Fay Couceiro, Senior Research Fellow … read more
A paper, published in JAMA Neurology, reports on neurological manifestations of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Wuhan. Prof Ian Jones, … read more
Research, published in PLOS Genetics, report that some phthalates can negatively affect and egg production in nematodes. Dr Oliver Jones, … read more
Research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports that maternal exposure to fluoride in pregnancy can lead to lower IQ scores in … read more
Research, published in Nature, reports that ocean warming and changes in the diets of some fish, due to overfishing, may … read more
Research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine demonstrates that maternal occupational exposure to solvents may increase the risk for autism … read more
Research published in The BMJ demonstrates that children’s risk of autism spectrum disorder increases following prenatal exposure to pesticides within … read more
Research published in Genome Research demonstrates that acrylamide can introduce tumor-specific mutations in humans. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
Reactions to the news that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for ‘harnessing the power of evolution’, including Sir Gregory Winter from the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. read more
