Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at loss of Greenland ice sheet mass
Research published in PNAS describes changes in the mass of the Greenland Ice Sheet over the past 46 years. Prof Edward … read more
expert reaction to study on genetic markers to predict obesity risk
Research published in CELL describes a scoring system based on genetic markers that attempts to predict an individual’s risk for … read more
expert reaction to media reports that a US scientist has used mitochondrial replacement therapy to make embryos for four women who are carriers of mitochondrial disease
Expert reaction to media reports that a US scientist talking at a public meeting at Harvard University has said he … read more
when doctors and families disagree: new advice on managing conflict when treating very sick children
The number of children living with serious illness is rising as medical technology allows us to sustain their lives. There … read more
expert reaction to screen time and inattention in preschoolers
Research published in PLOS ONE demonstrates that screen time above two-hours at five years of age is associated with an … read more
expert reaction to study on restoring cellular functions in the pig brain after death
Research published in Nature describes a system that can restore brain circulation and some cellular functions in a pig brain … read more
expert reaction to red and processed meat consumption and risk of colorectal cancer
Research published in International Journal of Epidemiology argues that people who eat red and processed meat within department of health … read more
the future of living with dementia – new centre researching technologies in the home
Over 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia – most of them still at home. Obviously lots of … read more
expert reaction to study on additional routine ultrasounds
Research published in PLOS Medicine suggests that late pregnancy ultrasounds could eliminate undiagnosed breech presentation of babies and improve the … read more
expert reaction to the notre dame fire
Reactions to the fire that damaged the Notre Dame Cathedral Andy Dark, former London firefighter, fire health and safety expert … read more
expert reaction to study showing half of patients on statins do not have ‘healthy’ cholesterol after 2 years
Research published in HEART demonstrates that half of patients prescribed statins in primary care fail to reach ‘healthy’ cholesterol levels … read more
expert reaction to atmospheric transport of microplastics
Research published in Nature Geoscience suggests that microplastics can reach and affect remote areas through atmospheric transport. Dr Ben Williams, … read more
expert reaction to news of birth of baby through mitochondrial DNA transfer for infertility in Greece
Reactions to news of the birth of a baby through mitochondrial DNA transfer in Greece. A spokesperson for the Human … read more
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
New research carried out by the University of Southampton and King’s College London has looked into whether Cognitive Behavioural Therapy … read more
expert reaction to study looking at stress related disorders and risk of cardiovascular disease
Research published in the BMJ demonstrates that stress related disorders are associated with multiple types of cardiovascular disease. Dr Katja … read more
expert reaction to air pollution and childhood asthma
Research published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests that pollution guidelines may need to be re-evaluated as a reduction in … read more
expert reaction to nutrient intake, dietary supplement use and mortality in the US
Research published in Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrate that use of dietary supplements was not associated with mortality benefits among … read more
expert reaction to brain stimulation to restore working memory in older adults
Research published in Nature Neuroscience describes a technique of noninvasive brain stimulation that resulted in improvement in working memory of … read more
expert comments about ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in London, which is coming into force next monday
Reactions to news that an ultra-low emission zone will be introduced in London on Monday 8th April. Prof Jonathan Grigg, … read more