Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at benefits and risks of plant-based diets in children
A study published in the Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition looks at the risks and benefits of vegan diets in … read more
expert reaction to the latest UKHSA National flu and COVID-19 surveillance report
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s flu and COVID-19 surveillance report. Prof Antonia Ho, Professor and Honorary … read more
expert reaction to the latest NHS data on the current flu season
Scientists comment on the latest NHS data on the current flu season. Prof Ed Hutchinson, Professor of Molecular and … read more
expert reaction to media reports of campaigners beginning legal action to halt Pathways trial of puberty suppression drugs
Scientists comment on reports that campaigners are beginning legal action to halt the Pathways trial of puberty blockers. Prof … read more
What is the best way to come off antidepressants? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Antidepressants are an effective treatment for moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Once patients are better, they may choose to … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and network meta-analysis of antidepressant deprescribing strategies
A systematic review and network meta-analysis published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at antidepressant deprescribing strategies. Prof Christiaan Vinkers, psychiatrist and Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the gut microbiome and associations with markers of health
A study published in Nature looks at the gut microorganisms associated with markers of health. Dr Fred Warren, Group Leader, … read more
expert reaction to study in mice looking at fasting and hormone therapy response for breast cancer
A study published in Nature looks at fasting and hormone therapy response for breast cancer in mice. Dr Charlie Birts, Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to a paper looking at theobromine (a compound in cocoa) and markers of biological ageing
A study published in Ageing looks at looks at a compound found in cocoa and biological ageing. Dr Dimitrios Koutoukidis, Associate … read more
expert reaction to study of dual use of cigarettes and vapes
A study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research looks at outcomes from dual use of cigarettes and vapes. Prof Caitlin … read more
expert reaction to sperm donor passing on TP53 mutation
Scientists comment on a sperm donor carrying a cancer causing gene mutation used to conceive children. Prof Allan Pacey, … read more
What do we do about the UK’s aging infrastructure?
Climate change and extreme weather are stressing our bridges and flood defences. Our aging roads and water systems are strained from rising demand. Many … read more
expert reaction to study on association between prenatal exposure to commonly used BPA replacements and early childhood behaviour
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health looks at an association between prenatal BPA exposure and early childhood behaviour. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at universal base-edited CAR7 T cells for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
A study published in the NEJM looks at universal base-edited CAR7 T cells for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr Rubina … read more
expert reaction to PFAS-contaminated drinking water harms in infants
A study published in PNAS looks at PFAS-contaminated drinking water and harms in infants. Dr Ovokeroye Abafe, Lecturer in Environmental Sciences, Civil … read more
expert reaction to trial of home-based gamma transcranial alternative current stimulation in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at home-based gamma transcranial alternative current stimulation for Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr Sheona Scales, … read more
expert reaction to CDC vaccine panel voting to end hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns
Scientists comment on the US CDC vaccine panel voting to end Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborn babies. Dr … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcement of a new mpox strain identified in England
Scientists comment on a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announcement that a new mpox strain has been identified in England. … read more
expert reaction to PFAS Exposure and Endocrine Disruption Among Women
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at PFAS exposure and endocrine disruption in women. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to the Edinburgh Airport IT outage
Scientists comment on reports of an IT outage at Edinburgh Airport. Rimesh Patel, a member of the Institution of … read more