Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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