Author Archives: Science Media Centre

expert reaction to recent developments involving COVID-19

More comments from experts on recent developments in the COVID-19 outbreak.   Prof Andrew Tatem, Professor within Geography and Environmental … read more

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expert reaction to COVID-19 cases in Iran

Experts comment on the cases of COVID-19 in Iran, where 95 cases and 15 deaths have been reported (as of … read more

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expert reaction to Public Health England’s announcement of a new surveillance system for early detection of COVID-19

Public Health England have announced a new surveillance system for the early detection of COVID-19.   Wednesday 26th Feb Dr … read more

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expert reaction to updated travel advice for travellers returning from some countries, including Italy

The UK government has updated its travel advice for British residents returning from some countries, including Italy.   Prof Andrew … read more

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coronavirus – panel of experts to answer journalists questions

We gathered another panel of scientists to answer journalists  questions about the coronavirus outbreak. Journalists came to the SMC to … read more

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expert reaction to study looking at a video game-like digital intervention in children with ADHD

Research, published in the Lancet Digital Health, reports that video game-like intervention may show promise in improving attention in children with … read more

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expert reaction to media questions about if we are ‘reaching a tipping point’ in the COVID-19 outbreak

There have been questions raided in the media about whether we are ‘reaching a tipping point’ in the COVID-19 outbreak. … read more

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cystic fibrosis in the future: challenges and treatment

Cystic fibrosis treatment has been in the news recently with the battle to get Orkambi and Symkevi licensed on the … read more

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expert reaction to COVID-19 cases in Italy, Iran and South Korea

There have been further confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Italy, Iran and South Korea.   Monday 24th February Dr Simon … read more

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expert reaction to study looking at foods and stroke risk

A new study has been published examining the relationships between consumption of different foods and different types of stroke.   … read more

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expert reaction to news that four Diamond Princess passengers quarantined in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19

Four passengers of the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship, who have now returned to Britain, have tested positive for COVID-19. … read more

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expert reaction to study looking at plant-based extracts and Lyme disease-causing bacteria

A new study looked at the effects of plant-based extracts on Lyme disease-causing bacteria.   Prof Sally Cutler, Professor of … read more

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expert reaction to new report on the sensitivity of international surveillance, estimating how many cases exported from mainland China might remain undetected

The MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis has released a new report on the sensitivity of international surveillance estimating … read more

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expert comments on China reporting on Thursday 20th February the lowest number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since late January

China reported on Thursday 20th February the lowest number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since late January, with this … read more

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expert comments on what a ‘superspreading’ event is

There have been reports of a ‘superspreading’ event in the outbreak of COVID-19 in South Korea.   Dr Ben Killingley, … read more

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expert reaction to study looking at macrolide antibiotics in pregnancy and birth defects

Research, published in the BMJ, reports that Children of mothers prescribed macrolide antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy are at … read more

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expert reaction to study looking at recalculating human-generated methane emissions

Research, published in Nature, reports that man made methane emissions may currently be underestimated.   Prof Dave Reay, Chair in Carbon … read more

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expert reaction to confirmation of Amanda Solloway MP as Science Minister

Amanda Solloway, MP for Derby North, has been confirmed as the new Science Minster in a BEIS and UKRI press … read more

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expert reaction to first baby born to cancer patient from eggs matured in the lab and frozen

A case study, published in Annals of Oncology,reports on the birth of the first baby to be born to a cancer … read more

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expert comments on coronavirus, cruise ships and quarantine

There has been ongoing media coverage of the cases of coronavirus, and the quarantine efforts aboard the Diamond Princess cruise … read more

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