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expert reaction to the Manchester moorland fires - Science Media …
WEBJun 27, 2018 · expert reaction to the Manchester moorland fires. A blaze on Saddleworth Moor, which measures 3.7 miles, has been raging since Sunday night. Prof Guillermo Rein, Professor of Fire Science at Imperial College London, said: “One phase of the fire that needs attention is when the underlaying peat in the soil of the moorlands ignites.
expert reaction to Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption concerns
WEBNov 13, 2023 · expert reaction to Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption concerns. Scientists react to the Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption in Iceland. Dr Matt Genge, Senior Lecturer in Earth and Planetary Science, Imperial College London, said: “The situation in Grindavik is dangerous. The dyke is a magma filled fracture and allows the magma to move in the crust.
meet the PI on the UK arm of the Novavax vaccine trial
WEBJan 29, 2021 · meet the PI on the UK arm of the Novavax vaccine trial Last night, Novavax announced the results of Phase III trials on its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate showing 89.3% efficacy. The Principal Investigator on the trial is Prof Paul Heath from St George’s, University of London. The SMC invited Paul to brief science journalists about his trial, talk them through the results and ...
expert reaction to open letter on COVID-19 strategy written by …
WEBSep 21, 2020 · expert reaction to open letter on COVID-19 strategy written by Prof Karol Sikora, Prof Carl Heneghan, Prof Sunetra Gupta and others An open letter has been sent to the Prime Minister by a group of scientists calling on …
expert reaction to two studies looking at highly processed foods …
WEBMay 29, 2019 · expert reaction to two studies looking at highly processed foods and cardiovascular disease Two studies published by The BMJ demonstrate positive associations between consumption of highly processed foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
expert reaction to umbrella review looking at ultra-processed food ...
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · expert reaction to umbrella review looking at ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes A study published in the BMJ looks at UPF exposure and adverse health outcomes.
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 ...
expert reaction to a review paper on the ‘serotonin theory of ...
WEBJul 20, 2022 · Anti-depressants can be an important tool in a suite of treatment options and research into the mechanisms of how they work is vast and ongoing. ‘The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence’ by Joanna Moncrieff et al. was published in Molecular Psychiatry at 01:00 UK time on Wednesday 20th July.
expert reaction to GM maize and tumours in rats - Science Media …
WEBSep 19, 2012 · A study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology purported to show that rats fed on GM maize were more likely to develop cancerous tumours and to die prematurely. A before the headlines analysis was also sent out to accompany comments. Prof Maurice Moloney, Institute Director and Chief Executive , Rothamsted Research, said: