Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to paper about genetic predictors of GLP1 receptor agonist weight loss and side effects
A study published in Nature looks at genetic predictors of GLP-1 medication weight loss and side effects. Dr Marie Spreckley, Research … read more
expert comments on bipolar disorder
Scientists comment on Bipolar Disorder following news about Kanye West. Dr Tamara Russell, a chartered member of the British … read more
expert reaction to US-UK pharmaceutical partnership
The government announced details of the UK-US pharmaceutical partnership. read more
submission to the BBC Charter Review consultation
As part of the BBC’s Charter Review, there was a public consultation (December 2025 – March 2026). Much of the … read more
expert reaction to interim report on rise in conditions such as ADHD and Autism as commissioned by Wes Streeting
Experts comment on an interim report commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting into the rise in ADHD and Autism, as … read more
expert reaction to paper about circulatory dietary and gut-derived metabolites predicting early cognitive decline
A study published in Gut Microbes looks at dietary and gut-derived metabolites predicting early cognitive decline. Prof Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guidance recommending semaglutide to prevent heart attacks and strokes in adults who’ve previously had a heart attack, a stroke or peripheral arterial disease, and who have a BMI of at least 27
Experts comment on draft NICE guidance that reccomends semaglutide to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study looking at fluvoxamine (an antidepressant), metformin, and long COVID fatigue
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the antidepressant fluvoxamine and metformin for fatigue in patients with Long … read more
expert reaction to qualitative risk assessment on the carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes
A risk assessment published in Carcinogenesis looks at the carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology and … read more
expert reaction to identification of most common recessive neurodevelopmental disorder
Three studies published in Nature Genetics look at the identification of a common recessive neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD). Cornelius Gross, Head of … read more
expert reaction to systematic review of ecigs for stopping smoking
A systematic review published in Addiction looks at the use of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Prof Peter Shields, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to guidance from the Department for Education for parents on screentime for children under 5
Scientists comment on Department for Education guidance on screentime for children under 5. Dr Kathryn Hesketh, Principal Research Fellow … read more
expert reaction to study looking at effects of gestational exposure to oligomeric lactic acid nanoplastics in mice
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at gestational exposure to microplastics in mice. Dr. Ovokeroye Abafe, Assistant Professor in Environmental … read more
expert reaction to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announcing new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport
Scientists comment on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announcing a new policy on the female category in Olympic sport. … read more
expert reaction to Meta and Google being found liable in social media addiction trial
Scientists comment on Meta and Google being found liable in the social media addiction trial. Dr Thomas Lancaster from … read more
expert reaction to study of inhaled mebufotenin for symptoms of treatment resistant depression in a phase 2 trial
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at inhaled mebufotenin for the symptoms of treatment resistant depression. From our colleagues at … read more
expert reaction to research letter on benzene in consumer-grade natural gas in Europe
A research letter published in Environmental Research Letters looks at benzene in consumer-grade natural gas. Prof Julian Peto, Professor of Epidemiology, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of older people preparing home cooked meals and risk of dementia
An observational study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at home cooking and dementia risk. Dr Susan … read more
expert reaction to latest on meningitis – latest case numbers and UKHSA technical briefing
Scientists comment on the latest Meningitis case numbers and a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) technical briefing. Prof Andrew … read more