Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert comments about El Niño and the UK
Scientist comment on El Nino and its impact on UK climate following a blog from the Met Office. Dr Amulya … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece and literature review about risk of transmission of amyloid β pathology via transfused blood products
An opinion piece and literature review published in The Lancet looks at the risk of amyloid beta transmission through transfused blood products. … read more
How can UK rail networks cope under hotter temperatures?
While the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) initial report into the Lewes train crash reports “a track geometry irregularity existed on the … read more
expert reaction to RCPCH review of the impact of vaping on children
A review published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at the impact of vaping on children. Dr … read more
expert reaction to top line results from the Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial looking at an mRNA vaccine (intismeran) in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with completely resected stage IIB-IV melanoma
Scientists comment on phase 3 results from the INTerpath-001 trial looking at an mRNA vaccine for melanoma. Sam Barrell, … read more
expert reaction to the TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?
Scientists comment on the Channel 4 TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ Prof Katya Rubia, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, … read more
expert reaction to prospective parallel cohort study looking at London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) and lung function growth in children in London versus Luton
A cohort published in the Lancet Public Health looks at London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and lung function in children. … read more
ULEZ and lung function in children in London
Traffic-related air pollution is a risk factor for lung disease. Clean air zones are public health policy interventions aiming to … read more
expert reaction to UK Salmonella outbreak
Scientists comment on a Salmonella outbreak in the UK announced in a report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). … read more
expert reaction to second train derailment (in Essex) and speculation on whether the extreme heat may have played a role
Scientists comment on a train derailment in Essex and a possible link to extreme heat. Dr Frederic Cegla, Reader … read more
expert reaction to train derailment in Sussex and speculation on whether the extreme heat may have played a role
Scientists comment on a train derailment in Sussex and a possible link to extreme heat. Peter Dearman FREng, a … read more
expert reaction to reports that a large grass fire has spread to several houses in Stourbridge
Scientists comment on a large grass fire that has spread to houses in Stourbridge. Dr Theodore Keeping, Researcher in … read more
In defence of UKRI communications around cuts to science budget
I understand that lots of people are cross with UKRI right now after major cuts to physics projects and research … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the effect of nanomolar vanillin (an e-cigarette flavorant) on human embryonic stem cells via TRPV4 activation
A study published in Human Reproduction looks at the effect of an e-cigarette flavorant on human embryonic stem cells. Prof Winston … read more
expert reaction to current drought and fifth heatwave
Scientists comment on the current drought situation and fifth heatwave in the UK. Prof Hannah Cloke OBE, Regius Professor … read more
expert reaction to discontinuation of statins for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 75 or older
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity looks at the discontinuation of statins for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults aged … read more
expert reaction to media reports of comments made by Trump about vaccines, MMR and autism, when he was speaking about recommendations made in an Executive Order by the President
Scientists respond to reports of comments made by President Trump about vaccines, MMR and autism when speaking about an Executive … read more
expert reaction to the MHRA authorising orforglipron pill for weight management and type 2 diabetes
Scientists comment on the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) authorising the orforglipron obesity pill. Dr Marie Spreckley, … read more
expert reaction to decadal doubling of Siberian methane emissions
A study published in Science looks at doubling of Siberian methane emissions. Prof Neil Ross, Professor of Polar Science and Environmental Geophysics … read more
expert reaction to generative design of bacteriophages with genome language models
A study published in Science looks at generative design of bacteriophages using genome language models. Dr Simon Clarke, Associate Professor in … read more