Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to paper reassessing the progress and mitigation of climate change
A study, published in Environmental Research Letters, reports on the progress of climate change and calls for more balanced discussion … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at embryo selection based on traits like height or IQ
A study, published in Cell, has looked at the process of embryo selection based on traits like height or IQ. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at inducing labour versus ‘wait and see’ approach for late term pregnancies
Research, published in the BMJ, reports that inducing labour in late term pregnancies may be less risky than the ‘wait … read more
expert reaction to study reporting an emerging tick-borne parasite being detected in the UK
Research published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, reports that an exotic tick-borne parasite has been found within sheep in the North … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Omega-3 fish oil and ADHD in children
Research, published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, reports that Omega-3 fish oil may be beneficial for the treatment of ADHD for those … read more
expert reaction to article on human germline editing
Prof Kevin Smith, Abertay University, set out his views on the ethics of human genome editing in a piece published … read more
the trouble with conferences
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Officer at the Science Media Centre. ‘E-cigs are just … read more
expert reaction to Prince Andrew’s claims regarding his ability to sweat
In a TV interview Prince Andrew claimed that he is unable to sweat due to past trauma whilst in the … read more
cardiovascular effects of switching from tobacco cigarettes to electronic cigarettes
A new prospective clinical trial, funded by the British Heart Foundation and carried out by researchers at the University of … read more
expert reaction to study on ketogenic diet and flu response in mice
Research, published in Science Immunology, reports on a relationship in mice between a ketogenic diet and the response to influenza … read more
expert reaction to the VESUVIUS study comparing the cardiovascular effects of smoking and vaping
Research from the VESUVIUS study, as published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports on the difference … read more
expert reaction to UK floods
Reaction to the flooding across the UK following extremely high levels of rain fall. Nick Reynard, Science Area Head … read more
The Lancet Countdown: Health and Climate Change
The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change is an annual examination of the impact of climate change on human … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson’s announcement on industrial research and development spending under a future Conservative Government
Boris Johnson has announced plans to increase spending on industrial research and development spending under a future Conservative Government. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at e-cigarette vapour and vascular effects in mice and smokers
Research, published in the European Heart Journal, reports on the relationship between e-cigarette use and damage to the brain, blood … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract on anti-inflammatory treatment in healthy male volunteers and effect on blood sugar
A conference abstract, presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference, reports a possible relationship between certain anti-inflammatory treatments and … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract on chemical disruptors as risk factors for developing breast cancer
An abstract, presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference, reports on the relationship between common chemicals and the risk … read more