Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study on former professional footballers and dementia risk
A study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, reports that dementia is more prevalent in former professional footballers than … read more
early detection of cancer – launch of the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection
The earlier cancer can be treated, the greater a patient’s chances of survival. Understanding the biology of early cancers and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at occupational exposure to disinfectants and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) incidence in female nurses in the US
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on an association between exposure to disinfectants and cleaning products at work and risk … read more
expert reaction to mouse study generating blastocyst-like structures from mouse embryonic and adult cell cultures
Research, published in Cell, reports on a new mouse stem cell model to aid in the study of early development and pregnancy. … read more
expert reaction to study linking e-cigarettes to successful attempts to quitting smoking
Research, published in the journal Addiction, reports that E-cigarettes may help more than 50,000 smokers to stop smoking in England each … read more
expert reaction to benefits of statins for low risk patients
A study, published in The BMJ, reports that the benefits of statins for patients without heart disease may be small and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ACE inhibitor blood pressure drugs, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) blood pressure drugs, and risk of suicide
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on the association between some blood pressure medications and risk of suicide. Prof … read more
expert reaction to the Queen’s Speech
Reaction to mentions of science and environment in the October 2019 Queen’s Speech. (on Environment Bill) Professor Tom Oliver, … read more
evidence check on vaping
The row over e-cigarettes has intensified since deaths and lung injuries were recently linked to vaping in the US. We … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at beetroot, watermelon and ginger juice and pregnancy rate in people undergoing ICSI IVF
A conference abstract, being presented at the ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) scientific congress in Philadelphia, reports a connection between … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at caffeine in pregnancy and pregnancy loss
A conference abstract, being presented at the ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) scientific congress in Philadelphia, reports that caffeine … read more
expert reaction to study on rates of cattle TB and the badger cull
Research, published in Scientific Reports, reports a reduction in bovine TB rates in areas surrounding badger culls. Prof Rosie … read more
expert reaction to study on sugary food and drink intake and weight gain in mice
Research, published in Molecular Metabolism, reports that sugary drinks are associated with weight gain in mice, whereas sugary food is not. … read more
expert reaction to randomised controlled trial on a healthy diet intervention and symptoms of depression in young adults
Research, published in PLOS ONE, reports that a healthy diet may reduce depression symptoms in adolescents. Dr Paul Keedwell, … read more
expert reaction to Chemistry Nobel Prize
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to John B Goodenough (University of Texas at Austin), M Stanley … read more
Lyme disease in the UK
Lyme disease is a relatively rare infection in the UK, with about 2,000 to 3,000 cases diagnosed per year. But … read more
expert reaction to study looking at badger behaviour inside the cull zone
Research, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, reports on the impact of culling on individual badger behaviour. Lord … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a compound found in tomatoes and sperm quality
A study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, reports that sperm quality can be improved by a compound found … read more
Prof Didier Queloz – winner of 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics
Prof Didier Queloz, of Cambridge University, was announced as one of the winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics … read more
expert reaction to Physics Nobel Prize
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics has been won buy James Peebles (Princeton University, USA), Didier Queloz (University of Geneva, … read more