Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at mitochondrial disease in fruit flies
Research, published in Current Biology, reports that a protein has been identified in fruit flies that can be targeted to … read more
can we have our meat and eat it? – the future of meat production
Over the last year the finger has been pointed at meat production and dairy farming as major causes of global … read more
engineering biology: a priority for growth
Engineering biology (including synthetic biology) applies rigorous engineering principles to designing biological systems, with potentially ground-breaking applications across a host … read more
expert reaction to Conservative party promise to introduce a new national vaccination reminder system if they get a majority government
As part of its general election campaign the Conservative Party has pledged to introduce a new national vaccination reminder system … read more
expert reaction to study using ketamine for problem drinking
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports the use of ketamine to reduce problem drinking by pharmacologically rewriting drinking memories. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at particulate matter air pollution and glaucoma risk
Research, published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, reports that living in a more polluted area is associated with a … read more
expert reaction to the Conservative’s pledge to double investment in dementia research
The Conservative party have pledged to double investment in dementia research to over £160m a year. Dr Michael Bloomfield, … read more
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