Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to case study linking lung inflammation to vaping in a 16-year-old
A case study, published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, reports that a 16 year old boy who has been … read more
expert reaction to the Smith-Reid Review into future frameworks for international collaboration on research and innovation
Reaction to the publication of the Smith-Reid Review “Changes and Choices” which gives advice on international partnership opportunities for UK … read more
expert reaction to study on screen use and white brain matter in children
A study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports a possible connection between screen use and brain development in young children. … read more
expert reaction to a case study of a women with a mutation which is possibly protective against Alzheimer’s disease
Research, published in Nature Medicine, reports that the APOE3 genetic mutation may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Tara … read more
expert reaction to conference presentation on gut bacteria and causing bowel cancer
An abstract, presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference, reports on a possible relationship between gut bacteria and bowl cancer risk. … read more