Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at epigenetics in mice and the influence of exercise on the cognitive abilities of offspring
A new study, published in Cell Reports, examines whether exercise, through epigentic effects, can have a cognitive benefit on the health of future offspring of adult male mice. read more
expert reaction to Yulia Skripal having been discharged from hospital following poisoning with Novichok nerve agent
Yulia Skipral, poisoned by a nerve agent – Novichok – alongside her father Sergei Skripal, has been discharged from hospital.
expert reaction to study investigating sleep deprivation and amyloid build up
Researchers examine potential links between sleep deprivation and beta-amyloid build up in the human brain, in a new study, published in PNAS. read more
expert reaction to study investigating the association between brain structure in infants and exposure to SSRIs during pregnancy
Researchers publishing in JAMA Pediatrics examine the association between prenatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) exposure and brain development using structural and diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). read more
expert reaction to reports that Sergei Skripal is no longer in a critical condition after being poisoned by a nerve agent, and is improving rapidly in hospital
The media is reporting that Sergei Skripal, the Russian ex-spy who was poisoned – alongside his daughter – by the nerve agent, Novichok, is no longer in a critical condition.
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expert reaction to recent reports that Alfie Evans can respond to touch
Some media outlets are reporting that Alfie Evans is responding to touch. read more
expert reaction to reports that Yulia Skripal is no longer in a critical condition and is improving rapidly in hospital
The media is reporting that Yulia Skripal, who was poisoned with a nerve agent along with her father, is no longer in a critical condition.
expert reaction to weight loss supplement to mimic calorie restriction
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications examine chronic nicotinamide riboside supplementation in health middle-aged and older adults. read more
expert reaction to police reporting that the Skripals probably came into contact with the nerve agent at their home, and that the highest concentration of the agent was on their front door
Police are reporting that Sergei and Yulia Skripal most likely came into contact with the nerve agent, Novichok, at their home, and that the highest concentration of the agent was on their front door. read more
expert reaction to research on toxicity of e-cigarette ingredients
A new study, published in PLoS Biology, examines the toxicity of e-cigarette ingredients.
expert reaction to study looking at dopamine-firing cells and signs of cognitive decline
Researchers examine dopamine-firing cells and whether they could reveal the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a new study, published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. read more
expert reaction to review paper looking at ibuprofen and Alzheimer’s disease
New research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, examines the association between daily ibuprofen use and potential prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. read more
expert reaction to ecigs and smoking cessation
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicines attempts to determine whether e-cigarette use after hospital discharge is associated with subsequent tobacco abstinence among smokers who plan to quit and are advised to use evidence-based treatment.
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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