Author Archives: Science Media Centre
IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report
Invasive alien species are one of the five major direct drivers of biodiversity loss globally, alongside land- and sea-use change, … read more
expert reaction to study of blood biomarkers during hospitalisation with COVID and cognitive dysfunction at 6 and 12 months later
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at acute blood biomarker profiles and cognitive deficits 6 and 12 months after … read more
Biomarkers for cognitive dysfunction after COVID-19 hospitalisation (PHOSP study)
Researchers have studied the blood of patients who were hospitalised with COVID-19, reporting two biomarkers measured during admission which are … read more
expert reaction to news that the COVID and flu boosters have been brought forward in England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced that this year’s autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccine programmes will … read more
What’s happening with wildfires around the world?
Wildfire has been a big subject in 2023, particularly in Canada, Hawaii and Greece. Are we are seeing more wildfires … read more
expert reaction to study estimating lifetime gained with cancer screening tests
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at lifetime gained with cancer screening tests. Prof Stephen Duffy, Professor … read more
expert reaction to observational study on gastrointestinal syndromes and diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
An observational study published in Gut looks at gastrointestinal syndromes preceding a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Dr Tim Bartels, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at association between eating emulsifiers during pregnancy and lactation and health risks in mouse offspring
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at maternal emulsifier consumption and offspring metabolic and neuropsychological health in mice. … read more
expert reaction to Royal Society report examining the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19
The report published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A looks at the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19. … read more
Non-pharmaceutical interventions for controlling COVID-19
A major Royal Society report COVID-19: examining the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions has reviewed the international scientific evidence gathered during … read more
expert reaction to observational study on shift workers and their memory and cognition
An observational study published in PLOS ONE looks at shift work and cognitive impairment among middle aged and older adults. … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting a small percentage of leaves on trees in tropical forests may be approaching the maximum temperature for photosynthesis to work
A study published in Nature suggests that tropical forests are approaching critical temperature thresholds. Dr Chloe Brimicombe, Climate Scientist … read more
expert comment on release of waste water from Fukushima into the Pacific
It has been announced that the Fukushima nuclear plant will start releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean from the … read more
Fukushima waste water release
Japan has announced the plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific on Thursday. … read more
expert reaction to first womb transplant performed in the UK
A case study published in BJOG looks at a living donor uterus transplant in the UK. Mr Stuart Lavery, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at effect of Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction during pregnancy on child neurodevelopment
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the effect of a Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction during … read more
expert reaction to RCT using MRI scans alongside PSA for screening for prostate cancer
A study published in BMJ Oncology looks at the prevalence of MRI lesions in men responding to a GP-led invitation … read more
expert reaction to study of time restricted diet in mouse models of Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published in Cell Metabolism looks at time-restricted feeding and memory in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr … read more
expert reaction to the Canada wildfires
There have been reports of ongoing wildfires in Canada. Here is a comment from Professor Guillermo Rein in case useful. … read more
expert reaction to study on women’s adherence to healthy dietary patterns and outcomes of infertility treatment
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at women’s adherence to healthy dietary patterns and outcomes of infertility treatment. … read more