Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to observational study looking at tea and coffee consumption and stroke/dementia risk
An observational study published in PLOS Medicine looks at consumption of tea and coffee and risk of developing stroke, dementia, … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 5 November 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at maternal cannabis use and anxiety in offspring
A study published in PNAS looks at maternal cannabis use and offspring anxiety. Dr Giulia Trotta, Research Assistant, Institute … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at mortality risk among COVID patients prescribed SSRIs
An observational study published in JAMA Network Open looks at mortality risk among patients with COVID-19 prescribed selective serotonin reuptake … read more
expert reaction to JCVI announcement of second doses for 16 and 17 year olds, booster jabs extended to 40-49 year olds, and research from UKHSA on Pfizer booster effectiveness against symptomatic disease in the over 50s
Press releases from The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announce the updated advice from The Joint Committee on Vaccination and … read more
expert reaction to mouse study investigating a potential Alzheimer’s vaccine
A study in mice published in Molecular Psychiatry investigates a potential vaccine against Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Carol Brayne, Professor … read more
expert reaction to final COP26 agreement
COP26 concluded today in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5C alive and finalise … read more
expert reaction to latest COP26 draft agreement
The latest draft COP decision has been proposed by the President. Prof Jeffrey Kargel, Senior Scientist, Planetary Research Institute, Tucson, Arizona, … read more
expert reaction to media questions on the COVID-19 case numbers in Europe
A few journalists have asked today about the COVID-19 situation in Europe and how it compares to the UK. … read more
expert reaction to final stages of COP negotiations
A comment from Professor Michael Grubb as we enter the final stages of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to an individual participant data meta-analysis on blood pressure lowering and risk of onset of type-2 diabetes
An individual participant data meta-analysis published in The Lancet looks at blood pressure lowering and risk of new-onset type 2 … read more
The 100,000 Genomes Pilot on Rare Disease Diagnosis in Healthcare
Rare diseases are a worldwide healthcare challenge with approximately 10,000 disorders affecting 6% of the population in Western societies. The … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the 100,000 Genomes Project pilot on rare diseases
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) looks at the 100,000 Genomes Pilot on rare-disease diagnosis in … read more
expert reaction to mice fed on high-sugar diets and psychiatric disorders
A study published in Science Advances looks at high-sugar diets in mice during adolescence and psychiatric disorders. Prof Ciara … read more
expert reaction to study looking at SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breastmilk after COVID-19 infection versus after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published in JAMA Paediatrics looks at breastmilk antibody induction, persistence, and neutralizing capacity after SARS-CoV-2 infection vs after … read more
The role of cross-reactive T cells in the immune response to SARS-CoV-2
The COVIDsortium study is a UCL and St Bartholomew’s Hospital-led observational study which aims to monitor a large cohort of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at memory T-cells and the immune response to SARS-CoV-2
A study published in Nature looks at cross-reactive T-cells and the immune response to SARS-CoV-2. This Roundup accompanied an SMC … read more
expert reaction to the UK Environment Act
The legislation which aims to improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and … read more