Science Writer & Editor
at Technology Networks
Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.
Education
Areas of Expertise
Got a Question for Leo Bear-McGuinness?
Get in touch using the contact form linked here and we'll get back to you shortly.
Published Content
Total: 166
News
White Wine May Come With a Higher Skin Cancer Risk Than Red Wine
When focusing on the results of a few studies, the researchers found that white wine was associated with a 22% increased risk of skin cancer when compared to red.
News
Omega-3 Supplements Slow Biological Aging, Study Suggests
In a 3-year longitudinal trial involving participants aged 70 years or over, researchers found that consuming just 1 gram of omega-3 supplements per day slowed 3 out of 4 of the participants’ epigenetic clocks.
Article
How a Precision Gene-Editing Tool Addresses CRIPSR’s Teething Issues
The innovation, he says, could transform the way scientists measure and address genomic breaks in gene-editing systems.
News
Eating Red Meat Linked With Dementia Risk
According to the researchers, replacing processed red meat with protein sources like legumes and fish may decrease this dementia risk by 20%.
Article
Kimchi and Your Health: The Good and the Bad
Kimchi is a dietary staple of Korean diets, and for good reason, according to research.
News
Can Sparkling Water Aid Weight Loss? Researchers and Dieticians Are Still Split
Sparkling water can boost a person’s metabolism, contributing to weight loss, according to a new paper. This contribution, however, is minor and, according to some dieticians, may be negligible.
News
Removing PFAS Pollution in Europe Would Cost €100 Billion Every Year
The hefty estimate comes from The Forever Pollution Project, a European research and journalism investigation.
Article
How Will AI Change the Food and Drink Industry?
In the food and beverage industry, AI is predicted to help automate food production, streamline supply chains and personalize consumer nutrition. But is any of this feasible?
News
Another Weight Loss Jab? Soil Microbe Injections Prevent Weight-Gain in Mice
Just as semaglutide products like Ozempic revolutionize the world of weight loss treatment, another fat-fighting injection emerges on the horizon.
News
A Morning Coffee – But Not an Afternoon Coffee – May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Coffee drinkers be advised: a cup in the morning may be safer than a cup in the evening.
Advertisement
