Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to unpublished abstract about treating couples with unexplained infertility using vaginal progesterone
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) looks at the … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract about semen quality after COVID infection
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) looks at … read more
expert reaction to news that a submersible visiting the wreck of the Titanic has been reported missing
It has been reported that a civilian submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic has gone missing in the North … read more
expert reaction to NHS plan to provide a lung cancer test for every ex-smoker from middle age
The NHS has announced that people aged between 55 and 74 who have smoked may be offered an NHS lung … read more
Missing Titanic submersible – Q&A on the science and engineering
The submersible ‘Titan’ carrying five people to the site of the Titanic wreckage off the Canadian coast went missing on … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcing the HPV vaccination programme will move to a single dose from September 2023
A press release from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) states that teenagers and eligible GBMSM under the age of … read more
expert reaction to HFEA report, ‘Fertility Treatment 2021: Preliminary Trends and Figures’
A report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) looks at preliminary UK statistics for IVF and DI (Donor … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting an association between regular napping and larger brain volume
A study published in Sleep Health looks at daytime napping, cognitive function and brain volume. Prof Tara Spires-Jones, President … read more
expert reaction to reports of scientists having created a model human embryo with a heartbeat, as reported in the Guardian
The article reports on a talk given by Dr Jitesh Neupane on Saturday at the International Society for Stem Cell … read more
expert reaction to the State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report, the second in an annual series, produced by the WMO and the Copernicus
The State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report has been published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the … read more
expert reaction to global sea surface temperatures for April and May being the highest on record for those calendar months in a series stretching back to 1850, according to Met Office data
The sea surface temperature are breaking records according to a dataset compiled by the Met Office. Professor Stephen Belcher, … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA release saying mpox vaccinations will be extended in London following recent spike in cases
A press release from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) states that vaccinations against mpox are to be extended in … read more
expert reaction to two preprints on stem cell-derived human embryo models
Two preprints, unpublished non-peer reviewed studies, look at the generation of stem cell- derived human embryo models. Prof Alfonso … read more
Governance of Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models (G-SCBEM)
Wednesday evening’s reports of the creation of synthetic embryos using stem cells brought this area of research right to the … read more
expert reaction to study on vaginal microbiota seeding and neurodevelopment of babies born via c-section
A study published in Cell Host & Microbe looks at the effects of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment and … read more
expert reaction to early decisions on changes to the REF
The UK’s higher education funding bodies have made initial decisions on the high-level design of the next Research Excellence Framework … read more
expert reaction to Copernicus statement saying that the first days of June surpassed the 1.5⁰C limit
Copernicus have issued a statement that the first eleven days of this month registered the highest temperatures on record for … read more
International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport 2023 published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine
International conferences informing the evidence-based evaluation and management of concussion in sport have been held for over two decades. The … read more
expert reaction to Guardian reporting news of creation of synthetic embryos using stem cells
The article reports on a plenary address given by Prof Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz on Wednesday at the International Society for Stem … read more
UKRI announce over £50 million to develop trustworthy and secure AI
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is announcing over £50 million of funding to develop trustworthy and secure AI that can … read more