Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to research suggesting greater future global warming
The global warming projection for the end of the twenty-first century could be about 15 per cent greater than the steepest emissions scenario from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), reports a study published in Nature. read more
expert reaction to the Industrial Strategy: Life Sciences Sector Deal
The government has announced a sector deal with the life sciences sector. read more
expert reaction to research on London traffic pollution/noise and birth weight
A new study, in The BMJ, examines the association between exposure to air pollution from road traffic in London during pregnancy and an increased risk of low birth weight babies born at full term.
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expert reaction to study looking at walking in a polluted street and a park, and cardiorespiratory health
The Lancet has published a study that analyses the health impact of a walk through Oxford Street in London, compared to Hyde Park.
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pollution and birth weight
A new study, in The BMJ, examines the association between exposure to air pollution from road traffic in London during pregnancy and an increased risk of low birth weight babies born at full term. read more
expert reaction to study investigating cell-based hormone replacement therapy in rats
New research, publishing in Nature Communications, reports that cell-based hormone replacement therapy, which uses a 3D bioengineered ovary construct to deliver and regulate sex hormones, is shown to be as effective as pharmacological hormone replacement therapy, but with fewer adverse side effects.
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The CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology – a breakthrough for new developments in medicine
Since the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology was first described, it has taken the world by storm. read more
Can gene drives offer a more humane approach to pest control?
Gene drive is a powerful technique for ensuring that a particular genetic trait is inherited by all descendants. read more
expert reaction to the use of a cancer drug to treat HIV in a patient
A new study, published in the Annals of Oncology, shows a drastic decrease of the HIV reservoir in a patient treated with nivolumab for lung cancer. read more
expert reaction to study looking at body mass index, health and death (investigating ‘fat but fit’)
In a Norwegian population-based health cohort study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, scientists measured the effects of high and low BMI in 60,000 parents and children.
expert reaction to study investigating a high-fat diet in early life and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats
Eating a high fat diet during childhood may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome later in life, report researchers publishing in Reproduction. read more
Is being ‘fat but fit’ a myth?
We’ve previously heard conflicting views about whether metabolically-healthy obesity exists – i.e. whether we can be fat but fit. A … read more
expert reaction to association of male-pattern baldness with early heart disease
New research, presented at the 69th Annual Conference of the Cardiological Society of India, examines the association between male-pattern baldness and premature greying and risk of early heart disease.
expert reaction to research on vitamin D during pregnancy
In a new study, researchers publishing in The BMJ, report that there is insufficient evidence to guide recommendations on vitamin D in pregnancy.
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expert reaction to LMTX drug for mild Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease investigated the effect of a low dose drug targeting the tau protein as a treatment for mild Alzheimer’s disease. read more
expert reaction to ‘minimally invasive treatment provides relief from back pain’ a presentation at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America
Researchers presenting results at the Radiological Society of North America claim that minimally invasive treatment provides relief from back pain. read more
expert reaction to study measuring roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions
A new study, published in Nature Geoscience, examines the proportion of nitrogen dioxide in European roadside nitrogen oxides emissions. read more
expert reaction to Glyphosate licence renewed for five years
The European Commission has voted to renew the licence of glyphosate – a widely used pesticide. read more
research councils: independence once lost is hard to recover
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
expert reaction to the government’s industrial strategy white paper
The business secretary Greg Clark has unveiled the government’s industrial strategy.
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