Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to adolescent well-being and digital technology use
Research published in Nature Human Behaviour demonstrates that the association between digital technology use and adolescent well-being is negative but … read more
expert reaction to Defra’s clean air strategy
Reactions to Defra’s clean air strategy which sets out plans to manage sources of air pollution. Prof Mark Sutton, Environmental … read more
expert reaction to the sudden death of Prof. Martin Gore following a yellow fever jab
Expert reactions to the sudden death of Prof. Martin Gore following a yellow fever jab. Commenting on the yellow fever … read more
expert reaction to series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses about dietary fibre and the risk of non-communicable disease
Research published in The Lancet shows that relatively high intakes of dietary fibre and whole grains could be causally linked to reduced risk of non-communicable diseases. read more
expert reaction to HRT and blood clots
Research published in the BMJ demonstrates that most orally administered hormone replacement therapies were found to be associated with increased venous … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins and serious mental illnesses
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry provides evidence that exposure to statins might help people with serious mental illness. Dr Derek Tracy, Royal College of Psychiatrists, … read more
expert reaction to media reports that departures at Heathrow were temporarily suspended (and have since resumed) as a precaution after a drone was sighted
Reactions to news of a drone sighting at Heathrow airport. Prof Noel Sharkey, Emeritus Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics … read more
expert reaction to role of exercise-induced hormone on memory in Alzheimer’s models
Research published in Nature Medicine demonstrates that hormones released during exercise are potentially capable of opposing synapse failure and memory … read more
expert encounter with Professor Lovell Badge on Chinese CRISPR Babies Story
One of the biggest science stories of 2018 was the news that a Chinese scientist, He Jiankui, claimed to have … read more
rcpch new guidance on screen time for children
Screen time is now an intrinsic part of most people’s lives in the UK, but campaigns have raised the question … read more