Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to first case of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa, in a person who travelled from Milan to Nigeria
The first case of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa has been confirmed in a person who travelled from Milan to Nigeria. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at toxins produced by gut bacteria and colorectal cancer
Research, published in Nature, reports a possible link between bacterial infection and correctional cancer. Prof David Dearnaley, Professor of Uro-Oncology … read more
expert comments about COVID-19 coronavirus and seasonality
Comment on the seasonality of the current coronavirus outbreak. Dr Michael Skinner, Reader in Virology, Imperial College London, said: … read more
expert reaction to use of facemasks
Facemasks are increasingly being used by the public in reaction to the current coronavirus outbreak. Dr Ben Killingley, Consultant … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow 3rd runway being ruled illegal by the Court of Appeal
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled the planed Heathrow 3rd runway expansion as illegal. Dr Joanna Cox, Head … read more
expert reaction to 2 new UK cases of COVID-19
England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Prof Chris Whitty, has announced 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the UK. Prof … read more
expert reaction to people being re-tested positive for coronavirus after initial recovery
There has been a case reported in Japan where a woman has been confirmed as a coronavirus case for 2nd … read more
expert reaction to correspondence piece about an animal model of inhaled vitamin E acetate and EVALI-like lung injury
A correspondence piece, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), discuses an animal model of inhaled vitamin E … read more
expert reaction to UK flooding
Some areas of the UK are continuing to experience flooding conditions, with flood warnings in place for over 90 locations … read more
expert reaction to measures to limit people with COVID-19 mixing with other people (eg. school closures in the UK, delay of Ireland v Italy Six Nations, etc)
Various measures are being put in place in the UK and further afield to try to reduce the contact between … read more
expert reaction to guests in a hotel in Tenerife being quarantined due to cases of COVID-19
Guest in a hotel in Tenerife, including some British citizens, have been placed under quarantine after a visiting Italian doctor … read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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