Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to research claiming ‘pause’ in global temperature increase never existed
Research published in Environmental Research Letters shows that there is little evidence for a lack of trend in global mean surface … read more
expert reaction to Defra’s resources and waste strategy document
Reactions to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (defra) strategy on waste and resource management. Prof Richard Thompson, Head … read more
expert reaction to report on nicotine and toxicant exposure in vapers and smokers
Research published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates that exclusive use of e-cigarettes results in less exposure to tobacco-related toxicants than cigarette smoking. read more
the biology of chronic fatigue
Despite tentative evidence that the immune system might play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) the underlying biology of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at further evidence for the transmission of amyloid beta pathology
Research published in Nature demonstrates a potential association between batches of human growth hormone contaminated with amyloid-β protein and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. read more
expert reaction to study on workplace exposure to metals and pesticides and cardiovascular disease
Research published in Heart suggests that working with metals and pesticides could be risk factors for cardiovascular disease specifically among Hispanic/Latino workers. read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins dose/adherence and cardiovascular deaths
Research published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates that lowest cardiovascular risk was seen among patients with high intensity statin treatment and good adherence. read more
expert reaction to study looking at long-term function of genetically modified pig hearts transplanted into baboons
Research published in Nature demonstrates that baboons implanted with genetically modified pig hearts have been able to survive for up to 195 days. read more
expert reaction to the Carbon Budget 2018
Reactions to an assessment of carbon dioxide emissions and their redistribution among the atmosphere, ocean and land (the ‘global carbon budget’) as published in Earth System Science Data. read more
UK set to sequence 100,000 whole genomes in the NHS
The UK leads the world in harnessing the huge potential from understanding our DNA and genes. The 100,000 Genomes Project – launched in 2012 – is now poised to achieve its sequencing goal. read more
expert reaction to appointment of Chris Skidmore as science & universities minister
Expert reaction to appointment of Chris Skidmore as science & universities minister read more
expert reaction to life sciences sector deal
Expert reaction to the life sciences sector deal published by the government as part of it’s modern industrial strategy. read more
expert reaction to first baby born by uterus transplant from a deceased donor
A paper published in The Lancet describes the first known case of livebirth following the transplant of a uterus from a deceased donor. read more
expert reaction to study on sleep duration, cardiovascular events and mortality
Research published in European Heart Journal demonstrates that estimated total sleep duration of 6–8h per day is associated with the lowest risk of deaths and major cardiovascular events. read more
expert reaction to research showing possible link between infertility, IVF, and child asthma risk
Research published in the BMJ suggests that parental subfertility and assisted reproductive technologies may contribute to increased offspring asthma risk. read more
expert reaction to 10 minute cancer test
Research published in Nature Communications demonstrates a test for the detection of cancer that requires 10 minutes or less to analyse. read more
why do new cancer drugs take so long to reach patients?
In the UK we have a strong track record in cancer research – but are NHS patients seeing the benefit? read more
expert reaction to modelling study looking at benefits and harms of statins for primary prevention
Research published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that statins provide net benefits at higher 10-year risks for cardiovascular disease than are reflected in most current guidelines. read more
expert reaction to study looking at personal care products and age of puberty
Research published in Human Reproduction suggests that use of personal care products is linked with girls entering puberty at younger age. read more
expert reaction to NHS England plan to pilot very low calorie diets
Reactions to a NHS England plan to trial very low calories diets as part of The Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP). … read more