Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to latest ONS data on prevalence of ongoing symptoms following COVID-19 infection in the UK: 1 June 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest estimates of the prevalence of self-reported ‘long COVID’ and associated activity … read more
expert reaction to latest case numbers of monkeypox reported in the UK and guidance to control community transmission, as published by UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected an additional 71 cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the total number of confirmed … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sweetened and unsweetened coffee consumption and mortality
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at sugar-sweetened, artificially sweetened, and unsweetened coffee consumption and mortality. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at psychological distress in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic and measures of the structure of the foetal brain
A study published in Communications Medicine looks at maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic and structural changes of the … read more
Prof Gideon Henderson, CSA to Defra on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill is due to be introduced in the House of Lords on Wednesday 25 May. … read more
expert reaction to the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, removing barriers to research into new gene editing technology, will be introduced in Parliament … read more
Monkeypox cases in the UK between 2018 and 2021 – what have we learnt?
A new study published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases looks at the clinical features and treatment of seven cases of … read more
expert reaction to paper on e-cigarettes and spending on health services in the US
A paper published in Tobacco Control looks at healthcare utilisation and expenditures attributable to current e-cigarette use among US adults. … read more
expert reaction to latest number of monkeypox cases identified in the UK, the current situation and advice, as published by UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected an additional 36 cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the total number of … read more
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