March 25, 2025 expert reaction to study on first pig-to-human liver transplantation . A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver transplantatio ...

A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. “The manuscript reports on the presence of microplastics in natural and synthetic chewing ...

“The new R&D Tool is consistent with existing evidence, which is helping guide funders, policymakers and scientists on the most urgent research gaps in epidemic and pandemic pathogen threats. Tools ...

Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Dr Colin Butter, Associate Professor in Bioveterinary Science, University of Lincoln, said: ...

Irish scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. “An electrical substation is a crucial part of the power grid, acting as a ...

“This follow-up study of gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid drug that previously failed to slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, suggests that extended use of anti-amyloid ...

The State of the Global Climate 2024 report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows that key climate change indicators have again reached record levels. Although long-term warming ...

Scientists comment on the WMO’s (World Meterological Organisation) announcement on World Day for Glaciers. “ Worldwide, glaciers are shrinking. Everywhere we look, glaciers are getting smaller each ...

Rapid Reactions: responding to breaking news. The demands of the 24-hour media machine mean that news journalists often don’t have the luxury of time to track down the best scientists when a science ...

“It is of interest that those with a formal diagnosis access Tik Tok most, followed by those with self-diagnosis. This suggests that the main driver of looking at Tik Tok videos of ADHD is to learn ...

A study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at the change in rates of ADHD prescriptions from April 2019-March 2024. Dr Edoardo Ostinelli, Senior Researcher & Deputy Lead, Oxford Precision Psychiatry ...