Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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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expert reaction to joint report from the negotiation of the European Union and UK Government
The scientific community reacted to the latest Brexit developments as a deal was struck between the UK and the EU after extensive talks. read more
expert reaction to the Los Angeles wildfires
Nearly 200,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in California as firefighters battle several raging wildfires.
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expert reaction to study looking at CRISPR/Cas9 targeting epigenetics in mice
A new study, published in Cell, explores the CRISPR/Cas9 technique to target epigenetics in mice.
expert reaction to research on genetic links to male sexual orientation
A preliminary genome-wide association study, published in Scientific Reports, investigates whether there are genetic links to male sexual orientation. read more
expert reaction to paper looking at vaginal mesh product regulation
The BMJ has published a new study from scientists examining vaginal mesh product regulation. read more
expert reaction to study investigating contemporary hormonal contraception and risk of breast cancer
In a new study, scientists publishing in the NEJM examine the association between breast cancer and women who currently or recently used contemporary hormonal contraceptives and women who have never used hormonal contraceptives. read more