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expert reaction to annual statistics on scientific procedures on living animals 2025
Scientists comment on Home Office statistics on scientific procedures on animals. Dr Doug Brown FRSB, Chief Executive of the … read more
expert reaction to UKRI announcing outcome of STFC budget
Scientists comment on UKRI announcing the outcome of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) budget. Prof James Naismith … read more
expert reaction to review of obesity drugs and quality of life / heart health
A review published in The BMJ looks at obesity drugs and quality of life and heart health. Dr Hamid Merchant, … read more
Genomic epidemiology study of spread of sexually transmissible drug-resistant shigellosis in England
Shigella is a bacterium that causes shigellosis, bloody or prolonged diarrhoea that can lead to severe dehydration. It has historically … read more
expert reaction to genomic epidemiology study of spread of sexually transmissible drug-resistant shigellosis in England
An epidemiology study published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases looks at the spread of sexually transmissible drug-resistant shigellosis. Dr Mathew Beale, … read more
expert reaction to RCT on efficacy of anti-histamines, anti-inflammatory, and blood thinner drugs on long Covid-related fatigue
A randomised controlled trial published in Lancet Infectious Diseases looks at the efficacy of several drug types (anti-histamines, anti-inflammatory, and blood thinners) … read more
expert reaction to media reports that France has confirmed an Ebola case in a doctor who had worked in the DRC
Scientists comment on France confirming an Ebola case. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, UEA, said: “In any Ebola … read more
expert reaction to study assessing early evidence of association between Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age Act and adolescents’ social media use
A study published in the BMJ assesses the early effects of Australia’s social media ban on adolescents’ social media use. Prof … read more
expert reaction to earthquake in Venezuela
Scientists comment on a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela. Dr Raffaele De Risi, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, University … read more
expert reaction to base editing revealing role of master gene (NANOG) in embryo development
A study published in Nature looks at base editing and the role of a key gene in embryo development. Dr Helen … read more
Base Editing & Human Embryo Development
A genome editing technique called CRISPR/Cas9 has been used to correct genes in children and adults with conditions like Sickle … read more
expert reaction to the Met Office issuing amber and red extreme heat warnings
Scientists comment on the extreme amber and red heat warnings issued by the Met Office for the week beginning 22nd … read more
expert reaction to a population-wide study looking at trends in primary care utilisation for mental health problems
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at primary care utilisation for mental health problems. … read more
expert reaction to a case-control study looking at the probability of a timely vocal response in mother-infant interaction and later psychiatric diagnosis
A case-control study published in PLOS One looks at timely vocal responses in mother-infant interactions and later psychiatric diagnoses. Dr Catalina … read more
Metabolic traits in obesity versus normal BMI – do people with obesity always have worse cardiovascular health?
We know from previous evidence that obesity generally increases the risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and stroke. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood pressure and cholesterol levels in adults with obesity versus in adults with normal BMI
A study published in The Lancet looks at blood pressure and cholesterol in adults with obesity compared to adults with normal BMI. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at contraceptive progestogens and meningioma brain tumours
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at contraceptive progesterone and the incidence of meningioma brain tumours. Prof Melanie Davies, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at prolonged sedentary behaviour and cancer risk
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at sedentary behaviour and cancer incidence and mortality. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis of interventions for treating antenatal depression
A meta-analysis published in Archives of Women’s Mental Health looks at interventions to treat antenatal depression. Prof Asma Khalil, Professor … read more
expert reaction to European survey on fertility care, embryo research and genome editing
Scientists comment on a European survey commissioned by Progress Educational Trust (PET) and supported by ESHRE looks at attitudes towards … read more