Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
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