Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to CCC’s ‘Progress in reducing emissions – 2023 Report to Parliament’
The report to Parliament was published by the Climate Change Committee (CCC). Prof Mike Berners-Lee, Lancaster Environment Centre, said: … read more
A stem cell-derived human embryo-like model – published paper
A couple of weeks ago we heard news that Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz’s lab had produced work on a stem cell- derived … read more
expert reaction to study of a model of human post-implantation development
A study published in Nature looks at the formation of self-patterning of human stem cells into post-implantation lineages. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study of the zoonotic potential of coronaviruses in UK bats
A study published in Nature Communications looks at the genomic screening of 16 UK native bat species to uncover coronaviruses with … read more
expert reaction to letter from the Chair of the National Cancer Research Institute with news that it is closing down
It has been announced that the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) is closing down. Professor Nick James, Professor of … read more
expert comment on release of waste water from Fukushima into the sea, expected later this year
Starting later time this year, Japan is preparing to release over a million tonnes of treated waste water from the … read more
expert reaction to conference presentation suggesting that early human embryos are often unable to repair damage to their DNA following genome editing
A conference presentation (not a published paper) presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) urges caution … read more
expert reaction to unpublished abstract about treating couples with unexplained infertility using vaginal progesterone
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) looks at the … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract about semen quality after COVID infection
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) looks at … read more
expert reaction to news that a submersible visiting the wreck of the Titanic has been reported missing
It has been reported that a civilian submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic has gone missing in the North … read more
expert reaction to NHS plan to provide a lung cancer test for every ex-smoker from middle age
The NHS has announced that people aged between 55 and 74 who have smoked may be offered an NHS lung … read more
Missing Titanic submersible – Q&A on the science and engineering
The submersible ‘Titan’ carrying five people to the site of the Titanic wreckage off the Canadian coast went missing on … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcing the HPV vaccination programme will move to a single dose from September 2023
A press release from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) states that teenagers and eligible GBMSM under the age of … read more
expert reaction to HFEA report, ‘Fertility Treatment 2021: Preliminary Trends and Figures’
A report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) looks at preliminary UK statistics for IVF and DI (Donor … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting an association between regular napping and larger brain volume
A study published in Sleep Health looks at daytime napping, cognitive function and brain volume. Prof Tara Spires-Jones, President … read more
expert reaction to reports of scientists having created a model human embryo with a heartbeat, as reported in the Guardian
The article reports on a talk given by Dr Jitesh Neupane on Saturday at the International Society for Stem Cell … read more
expert reaction to the State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report, the second in an annual series, produced by the WMO and the Copernicus
The State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report has been published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the … read more
expert reaction to global sea surface temperatures for April and May being the highest on record for those calendar months in a series stretching back to 1850, according to Met Office data
The sea surface temperature are breaking records according to a dataset compiled by the Met Office. Professor Stephen Belcher, … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA release saying mpox vaccinations will be extended in London following recent spike in cases
A press release from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) states that vaccinations against mpox are to be extended in … read more
expert reaction to two preprints on stem cell-derived human embryo models
Two preprints, unpublished non-peer reviewed studies, look at the generation of stem cell- derived human embryo models. Prof Alfonso … read more