Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study on peanut allergy oral immunotherapy and allergic reactions
Research published in The Lancet demonstrates that immunotherapy for peanut allergies increased allergic reactions. Dr Alexandra Santos, MRC Clinician Scientist … read more
expert reaction to study decoding brain activity to speech
Research published in Nature demonstrates a neural decoder that uses cortical activity to synthesize audible speech. Prof Tom Otis, Chief … read more
expert reaction report that says over 20 million children worldwide missed out on measles vaccine annually in past 8 years
A report published by UNICEF states that over 20 million children worldwide missed out on measles vaccine annually in past … read more
expert reaction to study linking a food preservative to altered metabolism and insulin resistance
Research published in Science Translational Medicine shows that propionate, a common food preservative, increased weight gain and glucose production in … read more
expert reaction to guidance on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age
Reactions to a study published by WHO on young people and sedentary behavior. Dr Kathryn Hesketh, Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral … read more
expert reaction to association of exposure to infections in childhood with eating disorders in adolescent girls
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that infections treated with anti-infective agents are associated with increased risk of eating disorders. … read more
expert reaction to a study which claims eligibility for statins has risen but benefits may fall
Research published in BJGP argues that increasing eligibility for statins and related ‘number needed to treat’ figures mean that decisions … read more
expert reaction to a self-powered pacemaker in pigs
Research published in Nature Communications describes a pacemaker that uses harvested biomechanical energy from cardiac motion which achieves energy harvesting … read more
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