Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to government plan for containing and controlling AMR
Reactions to new government plan for containing and controlling AMR. Dr Andrew Singer, Environmental Microbiologist, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Alzheimer’s Disease and a bacterium that causes gum disease
Research published in Science Advances suggests a link between periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. Gingipain (toxic proteases from P. gingivalis) inhibitors … read more
expert reaction to the successful development of gene drives in mice
Research published in Nature demonstrates the successful development of gene drives in mice. Prof Luke Alphey, Arthropod Genetics Group, The … read more
expert reaction to updated NICE guidelines recommending digital CBT for mild depression in young people
Updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mild depression in … read more
expert reaction to study in sheep on hypoxia in pregnancy, CVD in later life and treatment with vitamin C
Research published in PLOS Biology demonstrates that a greater focus on prevention rather than treatment is required to reduce the … read more
aspirin use and cardiovascular/bleeding events
A review and meta-analysis published in JAMA demonstrates that the use of aspirin in individuals without cardiovascular disease was associated with … read more
expert reaction to study looking at aspirin use in healthy people, and cardiovascular events and bleeding
A review and meta-analysis published in JAMA demonstrates that the use of aspirin in individuals without cardiovascular disease was associated with … read more
expert reaction to restoring memory function in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model
Research published in Brain demonstrates a possible method of restoring memory function in mice with familial Alzheimer’s disease. Clive Ballard, Professor … read more
fracking in the UK – what does the evidence say?
Shale gas exploration resumed in Lancashire in October and had to be paused several times after tremors were detected. Opposition … read more
expert reaction to study looking at body size and lifespan
Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health indicates that body size, physical activity and gender are related … read more
expert reaction to reports of the Chinese authority’s investigation into He Jiankui
Reactions to reports of the Chinese authority’s investigation into He Jiankui. Dr Lydia Teboul, Head of Molecular and Cellular Biology … read more
expert reaction to new brain training app to improve concentration
Research published in Frontiers in Behavioural Neuroscience demonstrates that cognitive training with a dedicated app is effective in enhancing attention … read more
drones background briefing
A drone closed Gatwick airport for several days before Christmas and halted flights for an hour at Heathrow a few … read more
expert reaction to news that Hitachi will halt work on Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant
Reactions to news that Hitachi will halt work on a nuclear plant in North Wales. Dame Sue Ion FRS FREng, … read more
expert reaction to the EAT–Lancet Commission report on healthy diets from sustainable food systems’
Research published in the The Lancet argues that diet and food production will need to change in order to improve … read more
expert reaction to study in mice looking at the potential of an experimental stroke drug as a possible Alzheimer’s drug
Research published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine demonstrates that 3K3A-APC, an experimental drug being developed for stroke patients, may … read more
expert reaction to Parliament’s vote on Brexit
Reactions to Parliament’s meaningful vote on the Brexit deal. Aisling Burnand, Chief Executive of the Association of Medical Research Charities, … read more
expert reaction to research on keeping warming below 1.5C
Reactions to research published in Nature Communications that claims keeping global temperature increases below 1.5°C remains possible with immediate emission … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood stem cell transplantation as a MS treatment
Research published in JAMA demonstrates that in patients with MS, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT),when compared with disease-modifying therapy (DMT), resulted in a longer time to diseases … read more
expert reaction to low levels of cannabis use in adolescents and grey matter volume
Research published in Journal of Neuroscience presents evidence suggesting structural brain and cognitive effects in adolescents following one or two … read more