Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to first monkeypox-related deaths reported outside of Africa
Monkeypox deaths have recently been reported in Brazil and Spain. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, UEA, said: “Sadly … read more
expert reaction to latest developments in the Archie Battersbee case, with an injunction from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
It has been reported that the Court of Appeal is holding a last-minute hearing in the case of Archie Battersbee. … read more
expert reaction to latest monkeypox case numbers update and epidemiological overview from the UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest epidemiological overview for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. Prof Paul Hunter, … read more
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 29 July 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof James Naismith, Director of the … read more
Scientists to rewrite DNA to cure killer heart diseases
The winners of the BHF’s £30m Big Beat Challenge will be announced on Friday. The £30m award is one of … read more
expert reaction to rapid response report looking at climate change attribution of the July UK heatwave
A report issued by World Weather Attribution looks at climate change attribution of the UK heatwave in July. Prof Peter Stott, … read more
State of the UK Climate 2021
The State of the UK Climate 2021 report examines the UK’s climate in 2021 and how it compares to previous … read more
expert reaction to study looking worldwide at long-lasting changes to the sense of smell or taste after COVID-19 infection in adults
A study published in the BMJ looks at prognosis and persistence of smell and taste dysfunction in patients with COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to the news that James Lovelock, creator of the Gaia hypothesis, has died
It has been reported that James Lovelock has passed away today, on his 103rd birthday. Sir Adrian Smith FRS, … read more
expert reaction to a mouse study of a pan-coronavirus vaccine
A mouse study published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that vaccines targeted towards the S2 protein of SARS-CoV-2 are able … read more
Major new study on what drove the evolution of lactose tolerance
Humans started domesticating animals and using their milk around 10,000 years ago, but at that time all humans lacked a … read more
expert reaction to anticipated drought this summer
Several journalists have asked us about the anticipated drought this summer, so here’s a quote from Professor Wouter Buytaert in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at nap frequency and blood pressure
A study published in Hypertension looks at nap frequency and hypertension or ischemic stroke. Prof Paul Leeson, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA updating the case definition for monkeypox, expanding the list of symptoms
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has expanded the list of symptoms for monkeypox. Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor of Molecular … read more
Two case control studies investigating hepatitis cases of unknown origin in children in the UK
Over the last few months a number of young children have developed acute severe hepatitis of unknown origin. The WHO … read more
expert reaction to two preprints looking at acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children in the UK
Two preprints, unpublished non-peer reviewed studies, investigate cases of acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children in the UK. This … read more
expert reaction to WHO declaring the global monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)
At the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee meeting the Director-General determined that the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox constitutes a Public Health … read more
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 22 July 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to study of monkeypox cases in 16 countries
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) looks at monkeypox virus infection in humans across 16 countries. … read more
expert reaction to publication of UK government’s transitional plan to support R&D
A policy paper published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) provides an overview of the UK’s … read more