Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at ibuprofen exposure of foetal ovarian tissue in the lab, and survival and number of egg cells
Researchers publishing in Human Reproduction examine whether ibuprofen use during the first trimester of pregnancy interferes with the development of the human fetal ovary. read more
expert reaction to new report on Negative Emission Technologies
The European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has published a new report that examines the future of negative emission technologies and whether they can really help us tackle climate change. read more
Negative emission technologies: What role in meeting Paris Agreement targets?
Roundup comments accompanied this briefing. Climate scenarios which keep global warming within Paris Agreement limits rely on large-scale application … read more
expert reaction to biomarkers for amyloid-beta in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study, published in Nature, investigate plasma biomarkers for predicting amyloid beta deposition in the brain.
expert reaction to paper commenting on fortifying flour with folic acid and preventing spina bifida and other neural tube defects
Researchers argue that setting an upper level of intake for folate has no scientific basis, in a new study, published in Public Health Reviews. read more
Scientists and experts claim new research strengthens the case for fortification
Roundup comments accompanied this briefing. Anencephaly and spina bifida (collectively referred to as neural tube defects) are serious and … read more
expert reaction to brain pacemaker for Alzheimer’s
Researchers look at deep brain stimulation of frontal lobe networks to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s disease. read more
Beyond Neonics?
For years the media interest on pesticides has focused almost exclusively on whether neonicotinoids are implicated in bee decline. Now … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Mediterranean diet and IVF success rates
Publishing in Human Reproduction, researchers assess whether adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with better IVF performance in women attempting fertility. read more
expert reaction to e-cigarettes and DNA damage
E-cigarette smoke damages DNA and reduces repair activity in mouse lung, heart, and bladder as well as in human lung and bladder cells, reports a new study, published in PNAS. read more
expert reaction to drug trial protocol redactions by industry sponsors
Researchers describe the redactions in protocols for industry-sponsored randomised drug trials and evaluate whether there was a legitimate rationale for the redactions, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. read more
expert reaction to study looking at parents giving alcohol to their teenage children, and alcohol-related risks
Parental provision of alcohol to teenagers does not reduce risks, compared to no supply, reports a new study, published in The Lancet Public Health. read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis of the dangers of one cigarette a day
Scientists publish a systematic review and meta analysis in the BMJ which examines the association between low cigarette consumption and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. read more
expert reaction to study reporting monkey clones produced by method that made Dolly the sheep
Scientists publishing in Cell attempt the cloning of macaque monkeys using somatic cell nuclear transfer. read more
expert reaction to study looking at tax on sugary drinks and alcohol sales
In an economic analysis of sales data, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, researchers report that increasing the price of soft drinks may change purchase patterns for alcohol.
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expert reaction to probiotic milk consumption during pregnancy and preeclampsia and preterm delivery
A new study, published in BMJ Open, examines whether the timing of probiotic milk intake before, during early or late pregnancy influences associations with preeclampsia and preterm delivery. read more
expert reaction to review paper looking at long-term risks and benefits of caesarean sections
Researchers, in a systematic review and meta-analysis published in PLOS Medicine, examine and analyse the long-term risks and benefits associated with caesarean delivery for mother, baby and subsequent pregnancies.
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expert reaction to research on solar geoengineering and biodiversity
Researchers assess the effects of the rapid implementation, continuation and sudden termination of geoengineering on climate velocities, in a new study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. read more
expert reaction to paper on potential non-invasive blood test for multiple types of cancer
A new study, published in Science, describes a blood test that can detect eight common cancer types through assessment of the levels of circulating proteins and mutations in cell-free DNA.
expert reaction to paper on potential new mutated flu vaccine
Scientists have published new research on a potential new mutated flu vaccine in Science. read more