Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at chemicals in plastics and childhood obesity
Research, published in the Journal of The Endocrine Society, reports that exposure to common chemicals in plastic is linked to childhood obesity. … read more
expert comments about GM and genetic technologies regulation, after Boris Johnson’s comments in his first speech as prime minister
Comment on GM and genetic technologies regulation after Boris Johnson’s comments about bio-sciences in his first speech as Prime Minister … read more
expert reaction to study looking at caffeine in pregnant rats and liver development and disease in rat offspring
A study of rats, published in the Journal of Endocrinology, reports that too much caffeine in pregnancy may impair a … read more
expert reaction to three studies on temperature trends over the past two millennia
Studies, published in Nature Geoscience and Nature, report on global temperature trends over the last 2000 years. Prof Simon Lewis, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at CRISPR and muscular dystrophy in mice
Research, published in Nature, reports the use of CRISPR gene editing technique in reversing symptoms of muscular dystrophy in mice. … read more
expert reaction to central obesity and mortality risk in postmenopausal women of normal weight
Research into central obesity and mortality risk, published in JAMA, reports that women with normal weight but central obesity have … read more
expert reaction to study looking at data anonymisation and privacy
A study, published in Nature Communications, reports that current levels of data anonymisation may be inadequate to protect privacy. Prof Stephen … read more
expert reaction to brain imaging of US Government Personnel with possible exposure to acoustic phenomena in Cuba
Research, published in JAMA, reports differences in the brains of US government employees who were potentially exposed to acoustic phenomena in Cuba, … read more
expert reaction to UK heatwave
Reaction to the heatwave hitting the UK in late July 2019 Comments from Thursday 25 July: On train tracks: … read more
expert reaction to study on AI for the detection of neurodevelopmental disorders
A study, published in PNAS, reports the use of AI to detect a potential biomarker for the early stages of neurodevelopmental … read more
expert reaction to study on the vegetarian diet and diabetes risk
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports that plant based diets may be beneficial in the prevention of diabetes. … read more
expert reaction to study on ALS and the gut microbiome
Research, published in Nature, reports a connection between the gut microbiome and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dr Luis Emiliano Pena Altamira, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at salt intake, the Public Health Responsibility Deal, and health
Research, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, reports that the reduction in dietary salt intake in England … read more
expert reaction to Home Office annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals 2018
The Home office has published its annual statistics on animal research in the UK, including the numbers of animals used, … read more
annual Home Office statistics on animal research
On Thursday 18th July the Home Office published its 2018 statistics on animals used in scientific procedures. Journalists came along … read more
expert reaction to WHO declaring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) made the announcement following a meeting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr … read more
expert reaction to using artificial snow to stabilise the west Antarctic ice sheet
A study, published in Science Advances, reports that deposition of large quantities of artificial snow may reduce the rate of disintegration … read more
gender dysphoria in children and young people – what goes on at the Gender Identity Development Service?
When children and young people feel distress about their gender identity, how are they supported? The number of referrals to … read more
expert reaction to new report from the Environmental Audit Committee on toxic chemicals in the home
A report, published by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee , setting out the growing problem of chemical pollution … read more
expert reaction to a study on screen time and depression in adolescents
Research, published in JAMA Paediatrics, reports an association between screen time and an increase in symptoms of depression. Dr Bernadka Dubicka, … read more