Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study reanalysing UPF clinical trial and looking at food choice and energy and nutrient intake on an unprocessed diet
A re-analysis of an ultra-processed food clinical trial looks at food choice, energy and nutrient intake on an unprocessed diet. … read more
expert reaction to Public Attitudes to Science 2025
Scientists comment on the ‘Public Attitudes to Science 2025‘ report. Dr Alicia Greated, Executive Director of the Campaign for … read more
Public Attitudes to Science – new report
Over the last 25 years, the Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) studies have provided data on what people in the … read more
expert reaction to launch of trial to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists comment on the launch of a trial by LifeArc to test whether a finger prick test could be used … read more
expert reaction to review showing that taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
A study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health looks at paracetamol use during pregnancy and the risk of … read more
Paracetamol during pregnancy and risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities
Last year, Trump caused a stir by suggesting that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might increase the risk of autism among … read more
expert comments on evidence on benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people
Scientists comment on the evidence around the benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people. … read more
expert reaction to 2025 being recorded as the third hottest year on record
Scientists comment on Copernicus data that shows 2025 was the third hottest year on record. Prof Richard Allan, climate … read more
expert reaction to small, achievable changes in physical activity linked to lower mortality risks
A study published in The Lancet looks at small changes in physical activity and mortality risk. Dr Richard Godfrey, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to small improvements in sleep, physical activity, and diet are linked with a longer life
A study published in eClinical Medicine looks at improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet being linked to a longer life. … read more
expert reaction to paper proposing thresholds for cannabis use, as published in Addiction
A study published in Addiction looks at risk thresholds for cannabis use. Dr Marta Di Forti, MRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Institute … read more
expert reaction to recent discussions around AI generated non-consensual sexualised deepfakes
Scientists comment on discussions around AI generated sexualised deepfakes (‘AI nudification’). Dr Junade Ali, cyber security and digital forensics … read more
expert reaction to study looking at proportion of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cases attributable to apolipoprotein E genetic variants
A study published in npj Dementia looks at apolipoprotein E genetic variants of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Anneke Lucassen, Professor of Genomic … read more
expert reaction to OVO labs announcing efficacy data for its therapeutic (EmbryoProtect 1) to rejuvenate the human egg
An unpublished conference abstract and preprint from OVO labs claims to have rejuvenated the human egg. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge … read more
expert reaction to Storm Goretti
Scientists comment on Storm Goretti. Prof Christopher White, Professor in Climate Extremes and Resilience, University of Strathclyde, said: “The … read more
expert reaction to exercise having similar results as therapy for treating depression
A systematic review published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at exercise and therapy for the treatment of depression. … read more
Weight regain after stopping obesity drugs, new systematic review and meta-analysis
What happens to body weight and measures of cardiometabolic health after people stop taking obesity drugs? A new systematic review … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis looking at weight regain (and cardiometabolic markers) after stopping obesity drugs
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the BMJ looks at weight regain after stopping obesity drugs. Prof Jason … read more
expert reaction to study looking at different preservatives in foods and incidence of different cancers
A study published in The BMJ looks at food additive preservatives and cancer risk. Comments from the Science Media Centre Ireland: … read more
expert reaction to the Shropshire canal sinkhole
Scientists comment on a canal sinkhole at a canal in Shropshire. Dr Michael Branney, Emeritus Professor of Volcanology, University … read more