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WEBthe new website for the Science Media Centre Global Network has launched! Visit it to learn more about the SMC Global Network - an international network ensuring the public have access to the best evidence in the news when science hits the headlines around the world. To find out more visit www.smcglobal.org.
expert reaction to vapour trails and climate change
WEBJun 27, 2019 · Prof William Collins, Professor of Meteorology, University of Reading, said: “While the vapour trails (contrails) made by aircraft may look pretty in the sky they have a strong warming effect on climate that is often neglected. This research highlights the importance of contrails if air traffic were allowed to continue to increase unchecked ...
WEBGive a sense of the stage of the research – e.g. cells in a laboratory or trials in humans – and a realistic time-frame for any new treatment or technology. On health risks, include the absolute risk whenever it is available in the press release or the research paper – i.e. if ‘cupcakes double cancer risk’ state the outright risk of ...
expert reaction to news of a case of Clade 1 mpox reported in …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Dr Brian Ferguson, Associate Professor of Immunology, University of Cambridge, said: “The appearance of a case mpox disease caused by clade 1 mpox virus in Sweden is clearly a concerning development. It is not surprising, given the severity and spread of the outbreak in Africa, that travel between continents has brought this case to …
WEB6161c Peer Soundbite Guide. 1. The process: ‘Most journals select two or three independent experts who understand the fi eld that the piece of work covers. They assess the scientifi c method, factual accuracy, results and conclusions put forward by the authors, and pass their comments anonymously. The comments then go back to the author of ...
expert reaction to observational study on eggs, cholesterol and …
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · The study concluded that retired people who ate more whole eggs 7% higher risk to develop cardiovascular disease. The highest consumption of eggs was about half a small egg in 2000 Kcal per day. “The most important drawback of this study is the way egg consumption is collected. What and how much food …
why is COVID so deadly? - Science Media Centre
WEBOct 22, 2020 · why is COVID so deadly? A while ago we asked whether journalists would value a background briefing on the biology of COVID that would explore the possible biological factors behind risk factors such as age, obesity and ethnicity and lots of them said yes. Speakers and issues included: The virus itself…Why is SARS-CoV-2 …
Outcomes of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Outcomes of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s world-leading system for assessing the excellence of university research. The REF outcomes are used to calculate about £2 billion per year of public funding for research, and establish …
synthetic biology: scope, applications and implications
WEBMay 5, 2009 · synthetic biology: scope, applications and implications. Synthetic biology means designing and building biological organisms to make them behave in new ways. This new technology has potential for major societal benefit and wealth creation in such areas as healthcare, energy and the environment. To coincide with the publication of a new report ...
WEBMitochondrial DNA. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is DNA contained in the mitochondria in our cells - these are the energy-generating structures commonly referred to as the 'batteries' or 'powerhouses' of the cells. Mitochondria have their own genome which is separate from that contained within the cell nucleus - this consists of a circular molecule ...
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