Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to abstract of Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial results of an individualised mRNA vaccine for resected stage IIB-IV melanoma, due to be presented at ESMO
Scientists comment on an abstract of Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial results of an individualised mRNA vaccine for resected stage … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guidance and evidence generation plan on AI technologies to help detect prostate cancer on MRI scans
Scientist comment on a draft guidance and evidence generation plan from NICE on AI technologies to help detect prostate … read more
Launch of AD-SMART – a trial to test Alzheimer’s treatments
AD- SMART (Alzheimer’s disease Systematic Multi-arm Adaptive Randomised Trial) is a first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s trial that will test multiple drugs … read more
expert reaction to first ever human infected with Shamonda virus
Scientists react to the first ever human infected with Shamonda virus. Prof Heather Ferguson, Professor of Infectious Disease … read more
expert reaction to the PHP cybersecurity issue
Scientists react to the PHP cybersecurity issue that led to website being taken offline worldwide. Prof Raj Rajarajan, … read more
expert reaction to a case-cohort study identifying circulating proteins associated with future prostate cancer diagnosis
Scientists comment on a case-cohort study, published in European Urology, identifying circulating proteins associated with future prostate cancer diagnosis. … read more
expert reaction to cohort study looking at childhood cancer risk after assisted reproductive technology
Scientists comment on a cohort study, published in JAMA, investigating childhood cancer risk after assisted reproductive technology. Prof Jason … read more
expert reaction to study of vascular function and cardiorespiratory fitness in young adults who vape
Scientists comment on a study of vascular function and cardiorespiratory fitness in young adults who vape, as published in … read more
expert reaction to government approval of Jackdaw gas field
Scientists react to government approval of Jackdaw gas field. Dr Mark Ireland, Senior Lecturer in Energy Geoscience at … read more
expert reaction to study looking at drinking tea habitually and cardiovascular disease risk
Scientists comment on a study looking at habitual tea drinking and risk of cardiovascular disease, as published in the Journal … read more
expert reaction to observational study on ‘circadian subtype’ of depression
Scientists comment on an observational study, which was published in British Journal of Psychiatry, on ‘circadian subtype’ of depression. … read more
expert reaction to press release from the Menopause Society about testosterone therapy and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women, about a presentation to be given at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in San Diego
Scientists comment on a press release from the Menopause Society about testosterone therapy and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women, … read more
expert reaction to study testing an AI tool using a face photograph to predict cancer survival
Scientists comment on a study, published in Lancet Digital Health, testing an AI tool using a face photograph to predict … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at ultraprocessed food intake and body fat and visceral adipose tissue, vascular brain injury, and cognition in middle-aged adults
Scientists comment on a study, published in JAMA Network Open, looking at ultraprocessed food intake and body fat and visceral adipose tissue, … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at total ultra-processed food intake and colorectal cancer incidence
Scientists comment on a US study investigating colorectal incidence and total ultra-processed food intake, as published in PLOS Medicine. … read more
expert reaction to observational study on caffeine consumption in adolescents, sleep and brain structure
Scientists comment on an observational study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, investigating caffeine consumption in adolescents, sleep and … read more
expert reaction to GLP-1s linked to reduced need for acute psychiatric care for patients with schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes
Scientists comment on a study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, linking GLP-1s to reduced need for acute psychiatric care for … read more
criteria for scientists’ comments for Roundups and Rapid Reactions
This document outlines the SMC’s policy for what we do and don’t want in written comments from experts. We understand … read more
Scientists being scientists is a powerful response to misinformation
At a recent Royal Society discussion on misinformation Angela McClean, our Government Chief Scientific Adviser, told a packed room that … read more
Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report and recommendations
The review was commissioned in response to growing public discussion around mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, alongside increasing recognition of … read more