Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to paper suggesting that cellular and tissue function can be restored in pigs after death
A paper published in Nature suggests cellular recovery can occur in pigs after death. Prof Martin Monti, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study generating a synthetic mouse embryo model from stem cells
A study published in Cell looks at the generation of synthetic mouse embryos ex utero from mouse naïve embryonic stem … read more
expert reaction to study looking at daily Jarlsberg cheese (versus Camembert) and measures of bone thinning
A study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health looks at daily cheese intake with and without vitamin K2 and effect … read more
expert reaction to the latest in the Archie Battersbee case
Archie Battersbee’s life support can be withdrawn today after the UN’s request was rejected by UK’s Court of Appeal. … read more
expert reaction to a cell study looking at potential involvement of two viruses (VSV and HSV) in Alzheimer’s Disease
A cell study published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease looks at the potential involvement of varicella zoster virus (VSV) in … read more
expert reaction to perspective piece commenting on exploring catastrophic climate change scenarios
A perspective piece published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) explores catastrophic climate change scenarios. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study looking at digital devices and memory skills
A study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General looks at digital devices and memory skills. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to study looking at certain medications and risk of non-fatal heat-related heart attacks
A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research at non-fatal heart attacks triggered by heat exposure and medication intake. Prof … read more
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