Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to ONS data comparing COVID-19 to flu and pneumonia as a cause of death
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published an article exploring how COVID-19 compares to flu and pneumonia as a … read more
Gene-edited tomatoes for vitamin D
A research team led by scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich have genetically edited tomatoes to produce vitamin … read more
expert reaction to GE tomatoes for Vitamin D
A study published in Nature Plants looks at biofortified tomatoes, providing a new route to vitamin D sufficiency. This Roundup … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcing a further 11 UK cases of monkeypox
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected an additional 11 cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the total number … read more
expert reaction to NICE guidance on using the app based treatment ‘Sleepio’ for insomnia instead of sleeping pills
NICE has recommended an app-based treatment ‘Sleepio’ as an effective alternative to sleeping pills for people with insomnia. Prof … read more
expert reaction to JCVI interim advice on an autumn COVID-19 booster programme
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has provided interim advice to Government regarding COVID-19 booster doses this autumn. … read more
Hepatitis cases in children – Q&A with experts
We’ve had questions from journalists about the hepatitis cases in children, and some indicated a Q&A press briefing would be … read more
expert reaction to observational study on COVID-19 vaccination and long COVID symptoms
An observational study published in The BMJ looks at the trajectory of long COVID symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination. Prof … read more
expert reaction to results of two cases of pig-to-brain dead human kidney xenotransplantation using genetically modified pigs
A paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) looks at the results of 2 cases of pig-to-human … read more
expert reaction to WMO State of the Climate 2021
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has published its State of the Climate report for 2021. Prof Albert Klein Tank is Director … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mRNA and vector vaccines against variants of concern
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants induced by four different SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. … read more
expert reaction to UK cases of monkeypox
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a number of monkeypox cases in England. Comments on the suggestion … read more
expert reaction to study looking at e-cigarettes versus nicotine patches for smoking cessation in pregnant women who smoke
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at e-cigarettes vs nicotine patches in helping pregnant women who smoke quit. … read more
expert reaction to study attempting to identify cause of and biomarker for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
A study published in eBioMedicine identifies a possible biomarker for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Prof Peter Fleming, Professor … read more
expert reaction to a mouse study looking at obesity in pregnancy and cardiovascular disease in offspring
A study published in The Journal of Physiology looks at maternal obesity in pregnancy and cardiovascular disease in offspring in … read more
Outcomes of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s world-leading system for assessing the excellence of university research. The REF outcomes … read more
expert reaction to study looking at inflammation, pain and NSAIDs
A study published in Science Translational Medicine looks at the acute inflammatory response and chronic pain. Dr Franziska Denk, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at neuropsychiatric conditions after severe COVID-19 and after other severe acute respiratory infections
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at neuropsychiatric consequences of severe COVID-19 and other severe acute respiratory infections. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at coffee, cholesterol, coffee drinker’s sex and coffee brewing method
A study published in Open Heart looks at self-reported consumption of coffee and cholesterol levels. June Davison, Senior Cardiac … read more
expert reaction to Queen’s speech
Prince Charles delivered the Queen’s speech today for the State Opening of Parliament. Rachel Youngman, Institute of Physics Deputy … read more