Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at COVID-19 in pregnancy
Research, published in the BMJ, looked at COVID-19 in pregnancy. Dr Edward Morris, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians … read more
expert reaction to comments made by Prof Karol Sikora on BBC Politics Live about whether the virus has changed/mutated, and whether or not the virus might ‘fizzle out’
Journalists asked for comment on the comments made by Prof Karol Sikora on BBC Politics Live about whether the virus … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mining for materials used for renewable energy production, and biodiversity impacts
A study, published in Nature Communications, looked at mining for materials used for renewable energy production, and biodiversity impacts. Prof … read more
expert reaction to Elon Musk’s Neuralink demonstration involving pigs
Elon Musk has presented his Neuralink brain computer interface in a live demonstration. Dr Tennore Ramesh, Non-Clinical Lecturer in … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS Infection Survey and latest R number and growth rates published by the government
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and government have published the latest data from their infection survey and estimates for the … read more
expert reaction to paper and editorial looking at clinical characteristics and viral RNA detection in children with COVID-19 in South Korea
A study and editorial piece, published in JAMA Pediatrics, looked at clinical characteristics and viral RNA detection in children with … read more
expert reaction to speculation ahead of Elon Musk’s announcement/demonstration due tonight about Neuralink device ‘brain-machine interface’
Elon Musk has trailed the announcement of a Neuralink ‘brain-machine interface’ expected on Friday 28th August 2020. Prof Andrew … read more
expert reaction to government announcement of new measures to support deployment of COVID-19 vaccines
The government have announced new measures to support the deployment if COVID-19 vaccines along side a consultation on amending the … read more
expert reaction to FDA approval of Abbott rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved the Abbott rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2. Prof Jonathan Ball, … read more
expert reaction to 1,522 new UK COVID-19 cases announced on Thursday 27 August
The government announced the number of new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday 27th August as 1,522. Prof Rowland Kao, … read more
£8.4m announced for new research into COVID-19 and immunology
Three new national studies will receive £8.4 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health … read more
ISARIC 4C study – clinical characteristics of children hospitalised with COVID-19
The vast majority of reported COVID-19 cases in children are mild or asymptomatic, but occasionally children can become ill enough … read more
expert reaction to ISARIC 4C study on clinical characteristics of children admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the UK
Research, published in the BMJ, looked at the clinical characteristics of children admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the UK. … read more
expert reaction to the latest NHS Test & Trace stats for the week 13 – 19 August
Te government have released the latest statistics from the NHS Test and Trace service. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at obesity being linked with higher risk for COVID-19 complications
A study, published in Obesity Reviews, looked at possible link between obesity and risk for COVID-19 complications, including speculation about … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the PHE Eatwell Guide and health and environmental impacts
A study, published in BMJ Open, looked at the PHE Eatwell Guide and the health and environmental impacts. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at sex differences in the immune response to SARS-CoV-2
A study, published in Nature, looked at a study looking at sex differences in the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS death data for England and Wales
The Office for National Statistic (ONS) have released the latest data on deaths in England and Wales, including deaths from … read more
expert reaction to the debate over face masks in schools
There has been debate about whether face masks should be required in schools to help limit the spread of COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections
A study, published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, looked at hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections. Prof Tim Cook, Honorary Professor … read more