Author Archives: Science Media Centre
domestic abuse and mental health in the UK
The association between domestic abuse and depression and anxiety is well established. However, most work in this field is conducted … read more
expert reaction to domestic abuse in the UK and mental illness
Research published in British Journal of Psychiatry shows that women who suffer domestic abuse are three times more likely to … read more
expert reaction to human consumption of microplastics
Research published in Environmental Science & Technology demonstrates that in approximately 15% of Americans’ caloric intake, annual microplastics consumption ranges … read more
expert reaction to study looking at self-harm prevalence in England
Research published in the Lancet Psychiatry suggests that non suicidal self harm rates grew from around 2% to 6% of … read more
expert reaction to daily meditation app and focus and memory
Researchers, publishing in Nature Human Behaviour, reported that a daily meditation app may improve focus and memory in healthy young … read more
expert reaction to mutated CCR5 gene and mortality
Researchers, publishing in Nature Medicine, reported that being homozygous for a protective mutation against HIV is associated with increased mortality … read more
launch of the revised implementation guidance on Plan S
In September 2018, cOAlition S, an international group of research funders announced Plan S, an initiative to accelerate the transition … read more
expert reaction to study on violent video games and behaviour with real guns
Research, published in JAMA Open Network, reports adolescents playing 20 minutes of violent video games are more likely to practice … read more
expert reaction to the launch of the revised implementation guidance on plan s
Reactions to revised implementation guidance on Plan S. Philippe Terheggen, Managing Director, STM Journals at Elsevier, said: “Elsevier welcomes … read more
expert reaction to phe end of season flu vaccine effectiveness data
A report published by PHE shows that the flu vaccine offered to those eligible for immunisation this season reduced the … read more
expert reaction to study on using co2 as a fracking fluid
Research published in Joule demonstrates that using carbon dioxide as an alternative to water for fracking may bring multiple benefits. … read more
expert reaction to royal college of psychiatrists position statement on antidepressants
Reactions to new Royal College of Psychiatrists position statement on antidepressants. Prof David Nutt, The Edmond J Safra Chair … read more
expert reaction to study on stress in early pregnancy and sperm count in male offspring
Research published in Human Reproduction demonstrates that maternal stressful life events in early gestation were negatively associated with total sperm … read more
expert reaction to two studies looking at highly processed foods and cardiovascular disease
Two studies published by The BMJ demonstrate positive associations between consumption of highly processed foods and risk of cardiovascular disease … read more
expert reaction to study looking at trends in ocean carbon sinks
Research published in PNAS found that the ocean carbon sink may be responsible for approximately 10-40% of the observed decadal … read more
expert reaction to study on air pollution and mouse development
Research published in PNAS demonstrates that maternal exposure to ultrafine aerosols impacts prenatal and postnatal organogenesis in offspring and predisposes metabolic … read more
expert reaction to Government’s response to S&T Committee report on impact of social media and screen-use on young people’s health
Reactions to the Governments response to S&T Committee report on the Impact of social media and screen-use on young people’s … read more
expert reaction to phe mmr vaccination call following high numbers of measles cases
Reactions to a call from PHE (Public Health England) for anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated in response to … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mitochondrial DNA and the nuclear genome
Research published in Science shows that mitochondria interact with cell nucleus’ in ways previously unseen in humans. Matching mitochondrial DNA … read more
interplay between mitochondria and nucleus may have implications for mitochondrial donation treatment
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified new ways in which mitochondria, the ‘batteries’ that produce our energy, interact … read more