Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to literature review on thyroid hormone-disrupting chemicals in pregnancy and brain development disorders in children
A new literature review, published in Endocrine Connections, explores recent findings on the main categories of thyroid hormone disrupting chemicals and their effects on brain development. read more
expert reaction to study investigating genetic differences in selective and non-selective school students
A study, published in the npj Science of Learning, examines genetic differences between selective and non-selective school students. read more
Genetics and GCSEs at selective vs. non-selective schools in the UK
A roundup accompanied this briefing. Research has shown that students who attend selective schools, such as grammar or private … read more
reanalysis of the PACE trial
A reanalysis of the PACE trial is published in BMC Psychology. A roundup accompanied this analysis. This review was … read more
expert reaction to reanalysis of the PACE trial for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) treatments
A reanalysis of the PACE trial is published in BMC Psychology. read more
expert reaction to new report on extreme weather and climate change
EASAC has published a new report: Extreme weather events in Europe. read more
expert reaction to second report from the S&T committee on Brexit, science and innovation
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has published it’s second report on Brexit, science and innovation. read more
Biosimilars for cancer
The development and use of biologic drugs – such as Herceptin and Mabthera – has revolutionised the treatment of many cancers, and biological medicines now make up the largest spending area in the NHS medicines budget. read more
expert reaction to NSAIDs and atrial fibrillation
A nationwide population-based cohort study examines the association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and atrial fibrillation. read more
Foresight Future of the Sea report
The UK has a proud maritime history, but how is our relationship with the sea changing, and what are the … read more
low maternal vitamin D levels in rats and neurodevelopment and social behaviours in male offspring
A new study, published in Journal of Endocrinology, examines vitamin D consumption during pregnancy and breast feeding and potential development … read more
Modelling future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects over 500,000 people in the UK and research into potential treatments is seen as highly critical by … read more
expert reaction to low maternal vitamin D levels in rats and neurodevelopment and social behaviours in male offspring
A new study, published in Journal of Epidemiology, examines vitamin D consumption during pregnancy and breast feeding and potential development of autism-like behaviour. read more
expert reaction to reports of fatal crash involving an autonomous car in the US
A 49-year old women in Arizona has had a fatal collision with an autonomous car in the US.
expert reaction to using stem cells to treat macular degeneration
A study published in Nature Biotechnology describes a phase 1 clinical trial of an embryonic stem cell-derived retinal pigment epithelium patch for age-related macular degeneration.
Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things – where next?
Cybersecurity is one of the defining challenges of our age. Malicious access to connected devices and systems threatens our safety … read more
expert reaction to modelling study on electronic cigarettes in the US
Publishing in PLoS One, scientists report that based on the existing scientific evidence related to e-cigarettes and optimistic assumptions about the relative harm of e-cigarette use compared to cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use currently represents more population-level harm than benefit. read more
expert reaction to HFEA Fertility Trends Report
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has published a new report: Trends and Figures on Fertility Treatment 2014-16. read more
expert reaction to the death of Stephen Hawking
World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. read more
expert reaction to lead and CVD deaths in the US
Low-level lead exposure and mortality in US adults is examined in a population-based cohort study, published in The Lancet. read more