Author Archives: Science Media Centre
lead and CDV deaths in US adults
Low-level lead exposure and mortality in US adults is examined in a population-based cohort study, published in The Lancet Public … read more
expert reaction to study on anti-cancer drug romidepsin and reversal of social deficits in mice
A new study, published in Nature Neuroscience, examined the effect of the anti-cancer drug romidepsin on animal models of autism. read more
expert reaction to PHE health advice for those in Salisbury near the area where the poisoned Skripals were found
PHE have offered health advice for those in the pub and restaurant in the surrounding area where the Skripals, who were poisoned with a nerve agent, were found. read more
expert reaction to the news that Sir John Sulston, Nobel Prize winner and a key figure in the Human Genome Project, has died
The British pioneering genome scientist, Sir John Sulston, has died. read more
expert reaction to study on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and bowel cancer risk
The British Journal of Cancer has published a study that examines the association between sedentary behaviour and increased bowel cancer risk in men.
expert reaction to a review of studies looking at antihistamines and male fertility
Researchers publishing in Reproduction examine the association between antihistamines and the potential consequences for male fertility. read more
expert reaction to nerve agent being substance identified in case of Russian ex-spy and his daughter
Police have said the substance responsible for the critical illness of a Russian ex-spy and his daughter in Salisbury was a nerve agent. read more
expert reaction to reports of two people being critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury
Two people have been found critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury. read more
expert reaction to genetically engineering crops to need less water
A new study, published in Nature Communications, explore – through genetically engineered tobacco plants – whether it is possible to develop crops that require less water per unit mass of production.
expert reaction to Brain Prize 2018
Profs John Hardy, Bart De Strooper, Michel Goedert and Christian Haass, have been awarded the world’s most valuable prize for brain research. read more
Brain Prize 2018 – announcement of winners
Three neuroscientists working at UK universities and one working at a German institution will be awarded the world’s most valuable … read more
Male fertility- the issues and the evidence
Plenty of attention has been given female infertility over the years, leading to a variety of interventions for women with reproductive difficulties. However historically there has been much less recognition that male fertility may be equally as important to reproductive success, and subsequently comparatively little research in the field. read more
expert reaction to PHE plans to cut excess calorie consumption
Public Health England (PHE) has published their plan to cut excess calorie consumption, as part of the government’s strategy to cut childhood and adult obesity.
expert reaction to the CMO pollution report
The Chief Medical Officer has published the 2017 annual report: Health impacts of all pollution – what do we know?
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expert reaction to calcium supplements and polyps
New research, published in Gut, investigates the possibility that calcium supplements, taken with or without vitamin D, may increase the risk of small growths in the large bowel – called polyps. read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis looking at fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy and risk of allergies in children
New research, published in PLOS Medicine, looks at diet during pregnancy and infancy and risk of allergic or autoimmune disease. read more
expert reaction to early universe signals and dark matter
New research looks at early universe signals and dark matter particles, published in Nature. read more
expert reaction to assessments of neonics as published by EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority has published a new assessment that concludes that most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees. read more
expert reaction to study looking at regular monitoring rather than immediate treatment for certain cervical lesions
A systematic review and meta-analysis which looks at rates of regression, persistence, and progression of untreated cervical lesions, is published in the BMJ. read more
expert reaction to paper looking at how much skunk there is in the UK cannabis market
A comprehensive survey of cannabis strength – within the UK market – is published in Drug Testing and Analysis. read more