Author Archives: Science Media Centre
PANORAMIC study of molnupiravir for Covid – results
After being authorised for use in the UK, the antiviral molnupiravir is being evaluated as part of the Platform Adaptive … read more
expert reaction to PANORAMIC trial results looking at molnupiravir in adults in the community with COVID-19 who are at increased risk of severe outcomes
Results from the PANORAMIC trial looking at the use of molnupiravir as early COVID-19 treatment for adults at increased risk … read more
expert reaction to current COVID situation in China
In case useful, here are some comments from scientists on the current COVID-19 situation in China. Prof Sir Andrew … read more
expert reaction to study looking at coffee and green tea consumption and heart deaths in people with severe high blood pressure
A study published in Journal of the American Heart Association looks at coffee and green tea consumption, and cardiovascular disease … read more
expert reaction to study reporting long-term outcomes in critically ill patients with COVID-19 in the REMAP-CAP Randomized Clinical Trial
A study published in JAMA looks at long-term (180-Day) outcomes in critically ill patients with COVID-19 in the REMAP-CAP Randomized … read more
expert reaction to global biodiversity agreement reached at UN Biodiversity Conference COP15
Negotiators reached a deal at the United Nations biodiversity conference early on Monday. Dr Andrew Terry, Director of Conservation … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 16 December 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at intermittent fasting and type 2 diabetes
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism looks at the effect of an intermittent calorie-restricted diet … read more
expert reaction to study of iron oxide nanoparticles in the London Underground
A study published in Scientific Reports looks at airborne iron oxide nanoparticles in the London Underground. Prof Zongbo Shi, … read more
expert reaction to study of people who vape and smoke (dual users) and quitting smoking
A study published in Tobacco Control looks at dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes and quitting. Dr Sarah Jackson, … read more
expert reaction to press release from Moderna and Merck giving top line results from their phase 2b study of their investigational mRNA cancer vaccine
A press release from Moderna and Merck has announced positive top line results from their phase 2b study of mRNA-4157/V940, … read more
launch of the Newborn Genomes Programme
The Newborn Genomes Programme is the world’s first large-scale research programme to explore in detail the benefits, challenges, and practicalities … read more
expert reaction to launch of the newborn whole genome sequencing pilot programme
The launch of the Newborn Genomes Programme, a large-scale research programme aiming to explore the use of whole genome sequencing … read more
expert reaction to cold weather in the UK and climate trends
In case useful, here are some comments from scientists on the current cold weather in the UK. Prof Nigel … read more
expert reaction to reports of advance in nuclear fusion from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
There have been several reports that the federal Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have carried out the first nuclear … read more
first therapeutic use of base-editing: new phase 1 trial underway of universal CAR-T cells against T-cell leukaemia
Scientists treating patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia have started a new clinical trial in which patients receive ‘ready-made’ universal … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract about phase 1 study looking at using base edited cells to treat resistant T-cell leukaemia
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at American Society of Haematology annual meeting looks at results of a … read more
expert reaction to study looking at smoking, vaping and oral health
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at tobacco use and incidence of adverse oral health outcomes among US … read more
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 9 December 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at short bursts of vigorous physical activity and risk of death
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at wearable device-measured vigorous physical activity and mortality. Prof David Stensel, Professor … read more