Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to conference abstract/poster looking at IVF and gestational diabetes risk
A conference poster/abstract, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), reports a … read more
expert reaction to newborn microbiomes in vaginal vs caesarean delivery
Research, published in Nature, reports that Babies born vaginally have different gut bacteria – their microbiome – than those delivered by … read more
caesareans and the baby microbiome
New research to be published in Nature will show that babies born vaginally have different gut bacteria – their microbiome … read more
expert reaction to study looking at weak radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and the circadian clock of the German cockroach
A study, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, reports that electromagnetic fields have an impact on the internal … read more
expert reaction to study looking at carbon particles observed in the placenta
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that carbon particles have been found in the fetal side of the placenta in … read more
expert reaction to study on PSA screening in men with BRCA2 mutation
A study, published in European Urology, reports on a possible connection between those with the BRCA2 mutation and risk of prostate … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract/poster looking at vegan diet and gut microbes and body weight
A conference abstract, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), reports … read more
expert reaction to conference poster on sex hormones, contraceptive pill and diabetes
A conference poster, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), reports … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract/poster looking at alcohol consumption in people with type 2 diabetes
An abstract, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), reports that there … read more
expert reaction to study looking at benefits and harms of aspirin in people without cardiovascular disease
A study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reports that the benefits of aspirin for patients without cardiovascular disease may … read more
expert reaction to study looking at pulegone levels in mint- and menthol-flavored e-Cigarettes
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports on the levels of the chemical pulegone in mint and menthol-flavoured e-cigarettes. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at paracetamol in pregnancy and behaviour, memory and IQ in children
Research, published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, reports that childhood behaviour, memory, and IQ may be linked to paracetamol use … read more
expert reaction to drones at Heathrow
Protesters have been flying drones at Heathrow airport in an attempt to cause disruption. Prof Ian Poll, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to Prof Sir Mark Walport retiring as CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) next year
It has been announced that Prof Sir Mark Walport will be retiring as CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) … read more
expert reaction to Trump’s decision to ban flavourings in e-cigarettes
President Trump has decided to ban flavourings in e-cigarettes in the USA, in light of the recent illness and deaths … read more
expert reaction to study looking at social media and adolescent mental health
Research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports a link between time spent on social media and risk of mental health problems in … read more
expert reaction to a change in UK student visa rules allowing students to stay for two years after graduation
The UK Government has announced changes to student immigration rules that will allow students to remain in the UK for … read more
expert reaction to the Tafida Raqeeb case
The High Court case concerning the future and treatment of the ill child Tafida Raqueeb started on September 9th. … read more
expert reaction to new bacterial strain linked to scarlet fever
Research, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, reports the discovery of a new strain of bacteria linked to scarlet fever. … read more
expert reaction to Michael Schumacher’s treatment in a Paris hospital
It has been reported that the Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher is being treated at a hospital in Paris. … read more