Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a meta-analysis looking at the effect of Rapamycin, Metformin, and dietary restriction on lifespan in vertebrates
A meta-analysis published in Aging Cell looks at the effect of Rapamycin, Metformin, and Dietary Restriction on non-human vertebrate lifespan. … read more
expert reaction to final draft guidance on donanemab and lecanemab
Scientists comment on final NICE draft guidance on the use of donanemab and lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Sebastian … read more
expert reaction to study comparing evidence on intermittent fasting and traditional calorie reduction diets for weight loss
A study published in The BMJ compares the evidence around intermittent fasting and calorie restriction for weight loss. Prof Maik Pietzner, … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at addictive screen use and mental health, suicidal behaviours, and suicidal ideation in US adolescents
An observational study published in JAMA looks at addictive screen use, suicidal behaviours and mental health in adolescents. Dr Amy … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcement of a rabies case in individual from UK following contact with animal in Morocco
Scientists comment on UKHSA announcing a rabies case in an individual that had contact with an animal in Morocco. … read more
expert reaction to a systematic review looking at the association between ocean microplastic pollution and cardiometabolic disease risk
A systematic review published in the Journal for the American Heart Association looks at ocean microplastic pollution and the risk of … read more
expert reaction to Dutch study looking at sexual function in transgender adults who had had puberty blockers in adolescence and then cross-sex hormones
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine & Research looks at sexual function of transgender adults who had taken … read more
expert reaction to government announcement on boost to clinical trials
Scientists comment on the government announcing a boost to clinical trials as part of the 10 year health plan. … read more
expert reaction to Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear site
Scientists comment on the Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Dr Simon Bennett, Director of the Civil Safety … read more
expert reaction to Environment Agency declaring drought status for Yorkshire
Scientists comment on a drought status confirmed in Yorkshire, as announced by the Environment Agency. Lucy Barker, hydrologist at … read more
expert reaction to London-bound passenger plane crashing shortly after take-off in India
Scientists comment on a London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashing shortly after take-off in India. Dr Guy Gratton, Associate Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association between prolonged use of progestogen contraceptive pill (desogestrel) and risk of brain tumour
A study published in The BMJ looks at the use of the progesterone contraceptive pill and brain tumour risk. Dr Karen … read more
expert reaction to R&D elements of the Spending Review
Scientists comment on the R&D elements of the Spending Review, as announced by the Chancellor. Professor Andrew Morris CBE … read more
expert reaction to modelling study on the impact of a weakened AMOC on the European climate
A modelling study published in Geophysical Research Letters looks at the impact of a weakened AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) on … read more
expert reaction to news about Sizewell C nuclear plant, and small modular reactors
Scientists comment on news that the UK government is investing in a nuclear plant at the Sizewell C site and … read more
expert reaction to science and tech R&D package announced ahead of the full Spending Review
Scientists comment on the £86bn R&D package unveiled by the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review. Sharon Todd Chief … read more
expert reaction to MHRA advice on the use of contraceptives for women taking weight loss drugs in their latest guidance around safe use of the drugs
Scientists comment on the MHRA advice on contraceptives for women taking weight loss drugs. Dr Caroline Ovadia, Senior Clinical … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association between prescribed use of common psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between psychiatric medication use and the risk of amyotrophic lateral … read more
expert reaction to observational study on low calorie diets and depressive symptoms
An observational study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at the mental health consequences of low calorie diets. … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods
Irish scientists comment on a conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition which looks … read more