Author Archives: Science Media Centre
A Preemptive Intervention for Developmental Outcomes in Infants Showing Early Signs of Autism
While most children are diagnosed with autism around 3 years of age, this new study aimed to look at children … read more
expert reaction to press release giving topline results from Pfizer and BioNTech from their phase 2/3 trial looking at safety and antibody responses from their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer have released a statement on the safety of their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to … read more
expert reaction to the appointment of George Freeman as the new science minister
Last week the government announced that the MP George Freeman will be taking over as Science Minister from MP Amanda … read more
expert reaction to new system announced for international travel, including from the end of October fully vaccinated passengers being able to replace day 2 PCR tests with lateral flow tests, and no longer needing to take pre-departure tests
The government have announced a new system for international travel restrictions relating to COVID-19. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
QCovid tool – which groups of vaccinated people are still at risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation and death?
The QCovid tool was developed by scientists in 2020 to identify risk factors for COVID-19 severe disease and death. The … read more
expert reaction to QCovid tool used to identify which groups are at highest risk of hospitalisation and death after being vaccinated
A study, published in The BMJ, reports a new tool to identify which groups are at highest risk of hospitalisation … read more
expert reaction to CO-CIN paper on hospital admissions and impact of vaccines
The government have published some new research on hospital admissions and the impact of COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Peter English, … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 17th September 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), has published the latest data from their COVID-19 infection survey. Prof James Naismith, Director … read more
Com-COV trial to include 12-16 year-olds; Q&A with scientists
The scientists running the Com-COV trial have launched a new study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in young people aged 12 … read more
expert reaction to latest reported COVID-19 case numbers for England, as published on the government daily dashboard
The government have published the latest figures for cases of COVID-19 in England. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to updated estimates of the prevalence of post-acute symptoms among people with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, 26 April 2020 to 1 August 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have updated estimates of the prevalence of post-acute symptoms among people with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey looking at antibody and vaccination data for the UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey, including antibody and vaccination data for … read more
expert reaction to an opinion piece about menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination
An opinion piece, published in The BMJ, discusses menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination. Dr Jackie Maybin, Senior Clinical Research Fellow … read more
expert reaction to United in Science 2021 climate report
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have released a new report on the state of the Earth’s climate system. Prof … read more
expert reaction to abstract on protection against COVID-19 from a booster dose of Pfizer looking at data from Israel
An abstract, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), looked at protection against COVID-19 from a booster dose of … read more
expert reaction to interim analysis looking at the safety and efficacy of Moderna booster doses including some participants receiving a variant-modified dose
A study, published in Nature Medicine, shows interim analysis of the safety and efficacy of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster doses including … read more
expert reaction to study on liver protein a-beta and Alzheimer’s
Research, published in PLOS Biology, has looked at liver protein a-beta and Alzheimer’s. Prof Tara Spires-Jones, UK Dementia Research Institute … read more
Q&A with Graham Medley on SPI-M modelling
Prof Graham Medley was available to answer science journalists’ questions on the modelling published today as part of the SAGE … read more
expert reaction to the UK COVID-19 response: Autumn and Winter Plan
The UK Government have released their COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan, outlining the possible measures and restrictions the country may … read more
expert reaction to JCVI advice on booster doses
The UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have released their guidance to government on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Prof … read more