Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to analysis recommending sperm donation to strangers after death should be allowed in the UK
An analysis, published in the Journal of Medical Ethics, argues that sperm donation after death, to a stranger, should be allowed … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a new immune cell and cancer in mice and cells
Research, published in Nature Immunology, reports the discovery of a new type of T-cell in mice, which could theoretically be … read more
expert reaction to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
continued reaction to the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. This reaction was accompanied by an SMC Briefing. Thursday … read more
expert reaction to perspective on vaping and EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) in young people in the US
A perspective piece, published in the New England Journal of Medicene (NEJM), comments on the EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product … read more
expert reaction to study looking at fish oil supplements and testicular function in healthy young men
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports that fish oil supplements may have a positive impact on young men’s testicular function. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at low doses of radiation in medical imaging and mutations in cell cultures
Research, published in PLOS Genetics, reports that low doses of radiation used in medical imaging may lead to mutations in cell cultures. … read more
David Nutt: Drugs Without the Hot Air – launch of second edition
The dangers of illegal drugs are well known and rarely disputed, but how harmful are alcohol and tobacco by comparison? … read more
expert reaction to 2019 confirmed as 2nd hottest year on record
Research, published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), reports on global temperature trends. Dr Colin Morice of the Met Office … read more
expert reaction to Rapid Response Review on wildfires and climate change
A literature review, published on ScienceBrief.org by UEA and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, considers all peer-reviewed studies … read more
wildfires and climate change – a new rapid response literature review
Do we know how much climate change affects the likelihood or frequency of wildfires like those currently happening in Australia? … read more
expert reaction to announcement that a new heart disease drug, inclisiran, will be available for NHS patients pending approval
It has been announced that a collaboration between the NHS and the company Novartis will see the drug inclisiran will … read more
expert reaction to phthalates and egg production in nematodes
Research, published in PLOS Genetics, report that some phthalates can negatively affect and egg production in nematodes. Dr Oliver Jones, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a diabetes drug and recurrent miscarriages
Research, published in EBioMedicine, reports that a drug typically used to treat diabetes may also be used to prevent miscarriage. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at tea drinking, and health and longevity
A study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, reports that drinking green tea regularly can improve health and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ocean acidification and coral reef fish behaviour
Research, published in Nature, reports that ocean acidification due to higher carbon dioxide levels may have very little impact on … read more
expert reaction to study looking at minimum wage and suicide risk in the United States
Research, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, reports a connection between the US minimum wage and suicide … read more
expert reaction to study on talcum powder and ovarian cancer
Research, published in JAMA, reports that there is no statistically significant association between the use of talc, and other powders, in … read more
expert reaction to study on smoking/vaping and stroke risk
A study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, reports that use of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes increases risk of … read more
expert reaction to Ofgem report on the power outage of 9 August 2019
Ofgem has published their report and recommendations on the UK power outage in August 2019. Prof Keith Bell, Professor … read more
expert reaction to Australian bushfires
Reaction to the ongoing wild fires in Australia. Dr Matthew W Jones, Senior Research Associate, School of Environmental Sciences, … read more