Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to an analysis of the human contribution to the July 2019 European heatwave, as produced by the World Weather Attribution and the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute
Research, published by World Weather Attribution (WWA), reports that human influence caused the July heatwave to be 1.5-3C hotter than … read more
expert reaction to the Tafida Raqeeb case
Tafida Raqeeb is child currently in intensive care. Her parents and doctors disagree on the future of her treatment. There … read more
expert reaction to the provisional assessment of global average temperature for July 2019, as presented by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
Provisional work, presented by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, reported … read more
expert reaction to media reports questioning whether anti-malarial drug adverse events could have played a part in the case of Alana Cutland, the student who died in Madagascar
Experts reacted to speculation in the news that adverse effects of antimalarial drugs may have played a role in the … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at an AI algorithm to identify atrial fibrillation
A study, published in The Lancet, reports the use of an AI algorithm for use in identifying patients with atrial … read more
expert reaction to study on looking at how different exercises prevent weight gain in those with a genetic predisposition to obesity
Research, published in PLOS Genetics, reports that the effects of a genetic predisposition to obesity can be decreased to by … read more
expert reaction to news that the Whaley Bridge dam has been damaged
The Whaley Bridge dam in Derbyshire has suffered damage during a period of heavy rainfall, subsequently there have been concerns … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on births in England and Wales in 2018
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released it’s annual statistics on births in England and Wales for 2018, detailed are … read more
expert reaction to final SACN report on the role of saturated fats and health
The report into saturated fats and health is published by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). It makes the … read more
expert reaction to study on chocolate consumption and symptoms of depression
Research, published in Depression and Anxiety, reports that consumption of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, may be associated with reduced odds … read more
expert reaction to study on being overweight and survival of breast and colorectal cancer
Research, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, reports that greater time spent being overweight lowers a patients chances of surviving … read more
expert reaction to study looking at dietary methionine restriction and tumour growth in mice
A study, published in Nature, reports that dietary restriction of the amino acid methionine, can reduce tumour growth and improve the … read more
expert reaction to study on a deep learning approach to predicting acute kidney injury
Research, published in Nature, reports that an AI system is able to predict acute kidney injury up to 48 hours before … read more
expert reaction to reported approval in Japan of research that aims to grow human pancreas cells in rat and mouse embryos
Comment on reports that research aiming to grow human pancreas cells in rat and mouse embryos has been approved in … read more
expert reaction to Met Office’s latest annual State of the UK Climate report, reporting that the ten hottest years in the UK have all been since 2002
A report, published in the International Journal of Climatology, reports that the ten hottest years in the UK have all … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins in the over-75s and cardiovascular disease risk
A study, published in the European Heart Journal, reports an increased risk of cardiovascular disease for over 75 year olds … read more
expert reaction to study estimating the annual number of Lyme disease cases in the UK
Research, published in BMJ Open, reports that the number of tick borne Lyme disease cases in the UK may be three … read more
expert reaction to study looking at moving house during early pregnancy and premature birth risk
Research, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, reports a connection between moving house during early pregnancy and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at prescription acid-reducing medicines (proton-pump inhibitors, PPIs) and allergies
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that the taking of prescribed acid-reducing medications is linked to an increased risk of developing allergies. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ‘tickling’ the ear with a small electric current and various measures of wellbeing
A study, published in the journal Aging, reports that ‘tickling’ the ear with a small electric current could potentially slow down … read more