Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a mechanism in mice for blood stem cell damage from alcohol
Publishing in Nature, researchers have reported that a metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, causes damage to the DNA of blood-forming stem cells, in a mouse model.
expert reaction to study investigating a type 2 diabetes drug for Alzheimer’s symptoms in a mouse model
Publishing in Brain Research, researchers have looked at the role of a drug that is used in treating type 2 diabetes in memory loss in mice. read more
expert reaction to air pollution and risk of death
Researchers, publishing in JAMA, estimate the association between short-term exposures to air pollution and ozone, and at levels below the current daily National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and mortality in the continental US. read more
expert reaction to study looking at exercise in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease
A new study, published in PLOS ONE, examines the neuroprotective effects of running wheel exercise in mice.
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expert reaction to study looking at eating green leafy vegetables and rate of decline of memory and thinking skills
Researchers publishing in Neurology examine the association between consuming leafy green vegetables and a slower rate of brain aging. read more
expert reaction to study looking at using genome editing to restore hearing in deaf mice
Scientists have published a new study in Nature which reports the successful use of the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technique as a tool to correct hearing loss, in a mouse model of deafness.
expert reaction to neonicotinoids and nutritional stress in honey bees
A new study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, reports neonicotinoid pesticides and nutritional stress synergistically reduce survival in honey bees.
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expert reaction to study looking at cosmic rays, cloud formation and climate
Scientists publishing in Nature Communications investigate the link between exploding stars, clouds, and climate on Earth. read more
expert reaction to study investigating brain lesions and criminal behaviour
In new research, published in PNAS, scientists explore whether there is an association between brain lesions and whether they contribute to criminal behaviour.
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expert reaction to editorial about regulating toxic chemicals for public and environmental health
An editorial, published in PLOS Biology, looks into regulation of toxic chemicals for public and environmental health. read more
expert reaction to NICE recommending that transvaginal mesh repair for vaginal prolapse should only be used in research
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on transvaginal mesh repair of anterior or posterior vaginal wall prolapse.
expert reaction to study looking at drinking hot tea every day and risk of glaucoma
Scientists examine the association between drinking tea every day and lower glaucoma risk, in a new study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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expert reaction to HFEA’s ‘state of the IVF sector’ report
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has released it’s ‘State of the IVF sector 2016-17’ report. read more
expert reaction to research on Hurricane Harvey and links to climate change
A new study, published in Environmental Research Letters, reported that human-caused climate change made the record rainfall that fell over Houston during Hurricane Harvey roughly three times more likely and 15% more intense.
expert reaction to study on hormone replacement therapy to prevent chronic conditions in postmenopausal women
A new study, published in JAMA, reviewed the evidence for the use of hormonal replacement therapy for the prevention of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, in post-menopausal women.
expert reaction to opening of public consultation on government plans to introduce a new opt-out organ donation system
The government are opening a public consultation into opt-out organ donation.
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expert reaction to study investigating urea as a factor in types of dementias
A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported the buildup of the chemical urea in the brain in a Huntington’s disease sheep model and patient cases. read more
expert reaction to research on the impact of global warming on wind energy in the northern hemisphere
A new study, published in Nature Geoscience, models the impact of global warming on available wind energy.
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expert reaction to results of trial of voucher scheme to encourage breastfeeding
Offering new mothers financial incentives may significantly increase low breastfeeding rates, new research published in JAMA Pediatrics reports. read more
expert reaction to announcement of a successful human trial of a drug for Huntington’s disease
A phase 1 trial for Huntington’s disease – which took place at UCL – has announced positive results.
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