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expert reaction to an atypical case of BSE detected on a farm in Essex

Scientists comment on an atypical case of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) detected on a farm in Essex.    Prof Ian … read more

expert reaction to World Health Assembly adopting WHO Pandemic Agreement

Scientists comment on the World Health Assembly adopting the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement.   Prof Alice Hughes, Group … read more

1.5C is too high for polar ice sheets

Mass loss from ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica has quadrupled since the 1990s.  It’s now the main source of … read more

expert comments on prostate cancer – symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Scientists comment on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, following Joe Biden’s diagnosis.   Prof Suneil Jain, Professor … read more

expert reaction to Government setting new ten-year budgets for R&D funding

Scientists comment on DSIT setting new 10 year budgets for R&D funding.   Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, UKRI CEO, said: … read more

expert reaction to study on new CRISPR gene therapy for children with a rare metabolic disease

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine looks at a new CRISPR gene therapy for children with a rare … read more

expert reaction to trial of treating depression with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in those who haven’t improved after NHS Talking Therapies

A trial published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression in those who haven’t improved after NHS Talking … read more

expert reaction to systematic review and meta- analysis on GLP-1 receptor agonists and mental health

A systematic review published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at weight loss drugs (GLP-1 receptor agonists) and mental health.   Prof Stella Chan, Charlie … read more

expert reaction to media reports that a ‘reset’ with the EU could require the precision breeding act to be dropped from UK legislation

Scientists comment on reports of an EU ‘reset’ which could mean the precision breeding act is dropped from UK legislation.  … read more

Royal College of Psychiatrists Report – Co-occurring substance misuse and mental health

For those who have both ongoing mental illness alongside substance use disorders, it can be particularly hard to access the … read more

expert reaction to study identifying nanoparticles in human breast milk

A study published in PNAS looks at the identification of nanoparticles in human breast milk.    Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, … read more

expert reaction to Government White Paper on immigration

Scientists comment on R&D elements of the Government’s White Paper on immigration.    Professor Andrew Morris CBE PMedSci, President of … read more

expert reaction to conference poster about GLP-1 obesity drugs (compared with bariatric surgery) and obesity-related cancer

A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga and published in eClinicalMedicine looks at obesity … read more

expert reaction to conference press release about time-restricted eating and weight loss in overweight or obese adults

A conference press release presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga looks at time-restricted eating (TRE) and … read more

expert reaction to conference poster about obesity drugs (GLP-1s) and alcohol intake

A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) looks at weight loss drugs (GLP-1s) and reduced alcohol … read more

expert reaction to the debate on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken

Scientists comment on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken, following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal.   Beef Prof Chris … read more

expert reaction to study looking at Parkinson’s Disease risk and proximity to golf courses

A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at proximity to Golf Courses and the risk of Parkinson’s Disease.   Prof David … read more

expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed foods and early signs of Parkinson’s disease

A study published in Neurology looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and signs of Parkinson’s disease.    Prof Jules Griffin, Director of the … read more

expert reaction to the news that Ørsted are to discontinue the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project in its current form

Scientists comment on Ørsted discontinuing the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project.    Prof Jun Liang, Professor of Power Electronics and … read more

expert reaction to ARIA’s announcement on research projects in the Exploring Climate Cooling programme

Scientists comment on new research projects as part of ARIA’s Exploring Climate Cooling programme.    Dr Pete Irvine, Research Assistant … read more