Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the NHS Test and Trace service extending its partnership with Local Authorities
The government have announced that the NHS Test and Trace service will extend its partnership with Local Authorities. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study of insect numbers in the US
A study, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, looked at insect numbers in the USA. Prof Jane Hill, Professor … read more
expert reaction to SAGE document ‘Direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on excess deaths and morbidity, 15 July 2020’
The government Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) have released their latest set of advice and documents including one on … read more
expert comment about beaches and COVID-19
There have been journalists questions regarding COVID-19 transmission and beaches. Prof Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor of the Epidemiology of … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates published by the government and latest data from the ONS Infection Survey
The government have published the latest estimates for the COVID-19 R value in England and Wales, and the Office for … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge nowcasting and forecasting COVID-19
The MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge have released their latest nowcasting and forecasting for COVID-19. Prof … read more
expert reaction to the hot weather we’re having
High temperatures are expected today (Friday 7th August), with it reaching the mid to high 30s in parts of London. … read more
expert reaction to research on long-term impact of COVID-19 on climate
A study, published in Nature Climate Change, looked at the potential long-term impact of COVID-19 on climate. Prof Mark … read more
expert reaction to non-peer reviewed survey about the Cummings effect and its impact on public confidence in government
A correspondence piece, published by the Lancet, discussed the “The Cummings Effect” and its impact on public confidence in government. … read more
expert reaction to latest NHS Test and Trace statistics for England: 23 July to 29 July 2020
The government have released the latest NHS Test and Trace statistics for England between the 23rd and 29th July 2020. … read more
expert reaction to Part 2 of the REACT-1 study on coronavirus spread across England (preprint)
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed study posted on the Imperial College London website, looked at the spread of COVID-19 … read more
part 2 of the REACT-1 study on coronavirus spread across the country – hear from the scientist leading the research
The Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT-1) programme is the largest research project looking at viral spread across England. Part … read more
expert reaction to phase 3 trial of ofatumumab for multiple sclerosis
A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, looked at the drug ofatumumab for multiple sclerosis in a phase … read more
expert reaction to Beirut explosion
A large explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was reportedly caused by a large quantity of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse … read more
expert reaction to research identifying a molecular target to protect nerves from damage in multiple sclerosis
A study, published in Acta Neuropathologica, looked at a molecular target to protect nerves from damage in multiple sclerosis. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at genes in embryos and whether they are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection in early pregnancy
A study, published in Open Biology, looked at genes in embryos and whether they are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection in … read more
expert reaction to House of Commons Home Affairs Committee Report on Home Office preparedness for COVID-19 (coronavirus): management of the borders
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee have released a report on Home Office preparedness for COVID-19, specifically the management … read more
expert reaction to study looking at patient response, treatments and mortality for heart attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study, published in European Heart Journal Quality of Care & Clinical Outcomes, looked at patient response, treatments and mortality for … read more
expert reaction to pre-print looking at estrogen levels and risk of COVID-19
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed paper posted to medRxiv, looked at estrogen levels and risk of COVID-19. Dr … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths in England and Wales up to week ending 24 July 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest figures for deaths in England and Wales, including deaths form COVID-19 … read more