Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reactions to statement that a hard Brexit ‘could cripple UK science’
The Francis Crick Institute has warned that Brexit could do serious damage to UK science and research following the completion of … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract that reports finding microplastics in human stools
A conference abstract being presented at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Wee reports finding microplastics in human stools. read more
organic food and cancer
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a reduced … read more
expert reaction to organic food and cancer relationship
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a reduced risk of cancer. read more
expert reaction to review on the role of herpes in Alzheimer’s
Research published in Frontiers in Ageing Neuroscience shows the herpes virus may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. read more
expert reaction to relationship between genetics and university success
Research published in Scientific Reports shows some genetic correlation between university success and suggests some people select and modify their educational experiences in part based on their genetic propensities. read more
expert reaction to BSE found on Aberdeenshire farm
Reactions to reports that Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been found on a Scottish farm. read more
expert reaction to nicotine use in male mice and offspring’s cognitive ability
Research published in PLOS Biology demonstrates that the offspring of nicotine-exposed male mice demonstrate behaviors associated with ADHD and autism in human. read more
expert reaction to C-sections and brain development in mice
Research published in PNAS shows that birth mode affected neurodevelopment in mice that may be linked to long term changes in the brain and behavior. read more
expert reaction to folic acid being added to UK flour in effort to reduce birth defects
Reactions to reports that folic acid will be added to UK flour in an effort to reduce birth defects. read more
expert reaction to announcement that fracking will restart in Lancashire
Reactions to the news that fracking will start in the UK following a failed legal challenge. read more
expert reaction to multiple abstracts published in advance of the 2018 ASRM Conference
Abstracts published shortly before The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) conference discuss several areas including the relationship between sleep and testosterone levels, lifestyle and fecundability and yoga and sperm DNA damage. read more
expert reaction to research that shows mouse pups can be born from same-sex parents
Research published in Cell Stem Cell demonstrates genome editing has enabled mouse pups to be born from same-sex parents. read more
retrofitting the UK’s old, cold homes to meet climate targets
Energy used in our homes accounts for about 20% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, and most of that comes from heating and hot water. If we are to meet our climate goals we need to start decarbonising domestic energy. read more
expert reaction to study looking at markers of dairy fat consumption and type 2 diabetes
Research published in PLOS Medicine demonstrates that higher circulating and tissue concentrations of fats commonly associated with dairy consumption are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. read more
expert reaction to study on the prevalence and causes of multiple pregnancies from single embryo transfer
Research published in Human Reproduction demonstrates that the likelihood of having multiple pregnancies after a single embryo transfer is smaller when compared with cases in which more than a single embryo is transferred. read more
IPCC Special Report on Global Warming
A selection of authors were present at this briefing to discuss the conclusions of the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. read more
problematic internet use
Concerns about social media and internet use are igniting debate across society. It is never far from the news and there is growing interest in what we’re looking at. read more
mental health in the UK military
Researchers working with the military have been monitoring the mental health of current and former personnel in a long-running cohort. read more
expert reactions to NICE draft guidelines on the management of urinary incontinence in women
Draft guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) make several recommendations on the management and research of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women. read more