Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert comment more generally on studies that look at the genome of SARS-CoV-2
A general comment on studies looking at the genome of SARS-CoV-2 in response to the number recently released. Prof … read more
the OpenSAFELY platform: using electronic health records to identify factors associated with COVID-19 hospital death
What risk factors are associated with dying from COVID-19? We’ve heard about certain underlying conditions and comorbidities that seem to … read more
who makes sure NHS research capacity is focused on the most important studies and how?
Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous announcements about research into COVID-19: drugs, diagnostics, vaccines and beyond. But … read more
expert reaction to ONS figures on ethnicity and COVID-19 death
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published new figures detailing COVID-19 related deaths by ethnic group. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to research suggesting androgen-deprivation therapies for prostate cancer may protect against COVID-19
Research, published in Annals of Oncology, reports that androgen-deprivation therapies for prostate cancer may protect against COVID-19. Prof Richard Martin, … read more
expert reaction to preprint looking at a possible blueprint out of lockdown based on analysis of effects of various measures used in several European countries
A preprint, a non-peer reviewed unpublished paper posted on medRxiv, looked at a possible blueprint out of lockdown based on … read more
expert reaction to report on 8 children with hyperinflammatory shock during the COVID-19 pandemic
A report, published in the The Lancet, reports on 8 children with hyperinflammatory shock during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood thinners in hospitalised patients with COVID-19
Research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports on the impact of blood thinners on hospitalised … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths in hospitals in England involving COVID-19
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 331 deaths since … read more
expert comment on two preprints about the Sars-CoV-2 virus
Two preprints, posted on ScienceDirect and BioRxiv respectively, looked at the Sars-CoV-2 virus. Dr Jonathan Stoye, Head of Division … read more
expert reaction to reports of Heathrow trialling temperature checks for passengers
It has been reported that Heathrow airport will start a trial of temperature checks of passengers. Prof James Ferryman, … read more
expert reaction to comments made by the Boris Johnson at PMQs that he aims to reach 200,000 tests a day by end of May and higher after
During Prime Ministers Questions on the 6th May, The Prime Minister announced that the new target for testing is 200,000 … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at evolution of Sars-CoV-2, reporting there are not distinct types of the virus
A study, published in the journal Virus Evolution, reports on the volution of Sars-CoV-2, reporting there are not distinct types of … read more
expert reaction to Sir Adrian Smith being confirmed as President Elect of the Royal Society
Sir Adrian Smith has been confirmed as President Elect of the Royal Society Prof Deborah Ashby OBE FMedSci, Director … read more
expert encounter with international scientists on COVID-19 – a European perspective
As countries in Europe pass the peak of the first wave of infections and cautiously begin to reopen aspects of … read more
expert reaction to Prof Neil Ferguson resigning from SAGE
Prof Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, has resigned from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). Prof Fiona … read more
expert reaction to UK deaths overtaking Italy’s
The number of confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in the UK is now greater than in Italy. Prof Sir David … read more
expert reaction to preprint on mutation of Sars-CoV-2
A preprint, an unpublished, not peer-reviewed report posted on bioRxiv, looks at the mutation of Sars-CoV-2. Dr Jonathan Stoye, … read more
expert reaction to preprint about placental infection with SARS-CoV-2
A preprint, and unpublished, not peer reviewed report posted on MedRxiv, looked at placental infection with SARS-CoV-2. Prof Marian … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths in hospitals in England involving COVID-19
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 366 deaths since … read more