Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to second train derailment (in Essex) and speculation on whether the extreme heat may have played a role
Scientists comment on a train derailment in Essex and a possible link to extreme heat. Dr Frederic Cegla, Reader … read more
expert reaction to train derailment in Sussex and speculation on whether the extreme heat may have played a role
Scientists comment on a train derailment in Sussex and a possible link to extreme heat. Peter Dearman FREng, a … read more
expert reaction to reports that a large grass fire has spread to several houses in Stourbridge
Scientists comment on a large grass fire that has spread to houses in Stourbridge. Dr Theodore Keeping, Researcher in … read more
In defence of UKRI communications around cuts to science budget
I understand that lots of people are cross with UKRI right now after major cuts to physics projects and research … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the effect of nanomolar vanillin (an e-cigarette flavorant) on human embryonic stem cells via TRPV4 activation
A study published in Human Reproduction looks at the effect of an e-cigarette flavorant on human embryonic stem cells. Prof Winston … read more
expert reaction to current drought and fifth heatwave
Scientists comment on the current drought situation and fifth heatwave in the UK. Prof Hannah Cloke OBE, Regius Professor … read more
expert reaction to discontinuation of statins for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 75 or older
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity looks at the discontinuation of statins for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults aged … read more
expert reaction to media reports of comments made by Trump about vaccines, MMR and autism, when he was speaking about recommendations made in an Executive Order by the President
Scientists respond to reports of comments made by President Trump about vaccines, MMR and autism when speaking about an Executive … read more
expert reaction to the MHRA authorising orforglipron pill for weight management and type 2 diabetes
Scientists comment on the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) authorising the orforglipron obesity pill. Dr Marie Spreckley, … read more
expert reaction to decadal doubling of Siberian methane emissions
A study published in Science looks at doubling of Siberian methane emissions. Prof Neil Ross, Professor of Polar Science and Environmental Geophysics … read more
expert reaction to generative design of bacteriophages with genome language models
A study published in Science looks at generative design of bacteriophages using genome language models. Dr Simon Clarke, Associate Professor in … read more
expert reaction to reports of numbers of deaths after use of obesity drugs, as first reported in the Times
Scientists comment on a report in the times on the number of deaths associated with obesity drugs. Prof Barbara … read more
expert reaction to study looking at growing myoglobin animal muscle protein fibres in chloroplasts of lettuce and tobacco plants
A study published in Frontiers in Plant Science looks at growing myoglobin protein fibres in plant chloroplasts. Prof Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, … read more
expert reaction to a Cochrane review of techniques for preparations prior to embryo transfer in IVF
A review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at preparation techniques prior to embryo transfer in IVF. Prof … read more
Phase 1 results from ‘fridge-free’ tetanus-diphtheria vaccine
Scientists are publishing phase 1 results from a trial of the world’s first fridge-free vaccine – a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, developed … read more
expert reaction to phase 1 trial of SPVX02, a ‘fridge-free’ tetanus-diphtheria vaccine – safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity compared to two established tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccines
Results of a phase 1 trial published in eClinicalMedicine looks at the safety and tolerability of a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine. Prof Linda … read more
expert reaction to the House of Lord’s environment and climate change committee report on pet parasite medications
Scientists comment on a House of Lords environment and climate change committee report on pet parasite medications. Prof Oliver … read more
expert reaction to workers’ pesticide exposure linked to increased Motor Neurone Disease risk
A study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine looks at occupational exposure to pesticides and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) risk. Martin … read more
expert reaction to Cyclospora outbreak in US and Mexico
Scientists comment on a Cyclospora outbreak in the US and Mexico. Dr Brian Rice, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and Senior … read more
expert reaction to comparison of NICE criteria with the BOADICEA multifactorial risk model to guide breast cancer risk assessment and referral amongst women under age 50
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer compares the NICE criteria with the BOADICEA risk model for breast cancer risk … read more