Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
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
expert reaction to WHO Director General’s statement on new paper from China detailing over 44,000 of their cases
The WHO Director General has released a statement on a new paper from China, detailing over 44,000 of their cases. … read more
expert reaction to Jeff Bezos pledging $10bn to help fight climate change
Jeff Bezos, the worlds richest man, has pleded $10bn of his fortune to establish a fund to help fight climate … read more
coronavirus: where science meets the headlines
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
antisocial behaviour and brain structural differences
In developed nations, 30-40% of males are convicted of non-traffic related crimes, yet decades of research have shown that only … read more
expert reaction to study looking at antisocial behaviour and brain structure
A study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, reports that life-course-persistent antisocial behaviour may be associated with differences in brain structure. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at changes in UK biodiversity
A paper, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, reports that biodiversity in the UK may be increasing slightly. Dr … read more
expert reaction to UK flooding, climate change and flood defences
Parts of the UK have experienced severe flooding due to major storms (Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis) on consecutive February … read more
expert reaction to China reporting drop in new cases of COVID-19 for a third consecutive day
China has reported that the number of new cases of COVID-19 has dropped for a third consecutive day. Prof … read more
expert reaction to news of first COVID-19 death confirmed in Europe
The first death in Europe as a result of COVID-19 has been confirmed, as an eighty year old Chinese national … read more
expert reaction to news of first COVID-19 case in Africa
The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Egypt by the director of the African CDC. Dr Bharat … read more
expert reaction to FSA setting deadline for the CBD industry to provide more information about CBD products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have set a deadline for the CBD industry to provide more information about CBD products. … read more
expert reaction to PHE data on mumps outbreaks across England
Public Health England have announced that mumps cases in the UK have reached the highest number in a decade. … read more
the labelling system for medical research press releases – summary of feedback from press officers using the system
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Officer at the Science Media Centre. This blog is an … read more
expert reaction to the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
The government have published their Medicines and Devices Bill, which covers the licensing and regulation of new medical treatments. … read more
expert reaction to cabinet reshuffle
The Prime Minister has reshuffled his cabinet, leading to the appointment of new ministers in science related ministries. Prof … read more
expert reaction to the latest change in case definitions in China for COVID-19
The Chinese authorities have changed their case classification for COVID-19, leading to a spike in case numbers. Dr Mike … read more
expert reaction to confirmed case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in London
There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in London. The individual had recently travelled from China. Dr Michael … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a new group of antibiotics tested in mice
Research, published in Nature, reports on a new group of antibiotics tested in mice. Prof Jodi Lindsay, Professor of Microbial … read more