Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to coronavirus public information campaign launched across the UK by the government
The Department of Health has launched a public information campaign on the coronavirus. Dr John Tregoning, Reader in Respiratory … read more
expert reaction to confirmation that one of the two UK cases of coronavirus is a student at the University of York
It has been reported that one of the UK coronavirus cases is a student at the University of York. … read more
expert reaction to Lancet modelling study estimating spread of 2019 novel coronavirus
A study, published in The Lancet, reports on an estimate spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Prof John Edmunds, Professor … read more
Prof Jane Memmott – why the President of the British Ecological Society mows round the dandelions in her lawn
We rely on nature and biodiversity for food production and our prosperity. Managing the land well can ensure clean water … read more
expert reaction to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union
The UK is officially withdrawing from the European Union on the 31st January at 11:01PM. Prof Edward Hill, Chief … read more
expert reaction to CMO confirming two cases of the novel coronavirus in England
The department of health has confirmed two cases of the novel coronavirus in England. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in … read more
expert reaction to WHO’s decision to declare the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern)
The WHO has declare the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Prof Jonathan Ball, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at flavonols and Alzheimer’s disease
Research, published in the journal Neurology, reports that the antioxidant flavonol may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s. Dr … read more
expert reaction to reported news that UK nationals will be evacuated to the UK from Wuhan and quarantined for 14 days
UK nationals will be evacuated to the UK from Wuhan and quarantined for 14 days upon their return. Prof … read more
expert reaction to Foreign Office advising against ‘all but essential travel’ to China
The UK Foreign Office has advised against ‘all but essential travel’ to China. Prof Ben Neuman, Chair of Biological … read more
expert reaction to study looking at field release of genetically engineered moth for crop protection
A study, published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, reports on the use of genetically engineered moths for crop protection. … read more
expert reaction to Correspondence on coronavirus human-to-human transmission in Vietnam
A correspondence piece, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports on a possible case of coronavirus human-to-human transmission … read more
expert reaction to reported cases of coronavirus in Germany and Japan in people who hadn’t been in China
There have been initial reports of cases of transmission of coronavirus in Germany and Japan. Dr Nathalie MacDermott, NIHR … read more
expert reaction to new advice for travellers who have returned from Wuhan in the last 14 days to ‘self-isolate’, and that the Foreign Office is advancing measures to bring UK nationals back from Hubei Province
Official advice for UK travellers who have returned from Wuhan in the last 14 days is to ‘self-isolate’. Prof … read more
expert reaction to draft NICE guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression
NICE have issued their draft guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist, … read more
expert reaction to announcement about a new Global Talent visa scheme
The Government has announced a new fast-track UK visa for scientists, mathematicians and researchers, to be launched next month. … read more
expert reaction to news reports that the China coronavirus may spread before symptoms show
There have been reports that the Wuhan coronavirus may be transmittable whilst asymptomatic. Monday 27th January Professor Mark Woolhouse, … read more
expert reaction to new estimates of infection rate of novel coronavirus
A team at Imperial College London have revised their estimate of the infection rate of the Wuhan coronavirus. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Turkey earthquake
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Eastern Turkey. Prof David Rothery, Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University, said: “This … read more
expert reaction to first clinical data from initial cases of new coronavirus in China
Studies, published in The Lancet, report on the initial cases of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in china. Prof William Keevil, … read more