Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to unpublished study on microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnoses
Scientist comments on an unpublished study exploring microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnosis, as presented at the … read more
Expert reaction to news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London
Scientists comment on news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London … read more
expert reaction to study investigating shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis
A study published in Journal of Translational Medicine looks at shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, … read more
expert reaction to GLP-1R-activating drug treatment slows ageing and extends lifespan in female mice
Scientists comment on a paper published in Nature exploring the effect of GLP-1R activating drug treatment on ageing and lifespan. … read more
expert reaction to population-based retrospective cohort study on perinatal depression and infant mortality
Scientist comments on study on perinatal depression and infant mortality, as published in JAMA Network Open. Prof Stella Chan, Charlie … read more
expert reaction to UNEP report on overshooting 1.5C
experts comment on a United Nations Environment Programme report on overshooting 1.5C Prof Richard Betts, Chair in Climate Impacts … read more
expert reaction to flash floods in Nepal-Tibet
Scientists comment on flash floods in Nepal. On the barrier lake: Prof Maria Shahgedanova, Professor of Climate Science at the … read more
expert reaction to Keto diet has more health benefits over other popular weight-loss diets
A study published in Cell Metabolism looks at the Keto diet and its associated health benefits compared to other weight-loss … read more
expert reaction to an open letter to the energy & net zero secretary urging strict conditions if Rosebank / Jackdaw licences are granted
Scientists comment on an open letter to the DESNZ Secretary of State urging strict conditions if Rosebank and Jackdaw oil … read more
If Rosebank / Jackdaw licences are granted, how can the UK still meet its climate commitments?
A final regulatory approval decision on the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil field is expected in the coming weeks … read more
expert reaction to a randomised controlled trial of Open Dialogue compared to standard NHS treatment for adults in mental health crises
An RCT published in The Lancet Psychiatry looks at a trial of Open Dialogue vs standard NHS treatments for adults … read more
expert reaction to DESNZ press release about plug-in solar panels
Scientists comment on a press release from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) about the use of … read more
expert reaction to news that a French court has ruled for the first time that cosmic radiation was a factor in the breast cancer of an air stewardess
Scientists comment on a French court ruling that claims cosmic radiation was a factor in an air stewardess case of … read more
expert reaction to news that Meta has settled in US social media court case and agreed to pay up to billions of dollars and implement changes to their platforms for teenage users
Scientists comment on news that Meta has settled a court case and agreed to pay billions of dollars and implement … read more
expert reaction to HRT and dementia risk among postmenopausal women
A study published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia looks at HRT and the risk of dementia in postmenopausal women. Prof Aimee … read more
Recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events
To protect against shingles which causes painful rashes to spread over the body, the recombinant Shingrix vaccine is available on … read more
expert reaction to recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) and the risk of cardiovascular events. Prof … read more
Updated Cochrane review on vaping for quitting smoking
Cochrane have published an update of their review looking at trials examining smoking cessation tools – including vaping, nicotine gums, … read more
expert reaction to updated review looking at vaping for smoking cessation
An updated review published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. Prof Richard Holland, Professor … read more
expert reaction to estimates from Macmillan on the number of men living with prostate cancer in the UK
Scientists comment on estimates from Macmillan and reported exclusively by PA on the number of men living with prostate cancer … read more