Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study of NHS Talking Therapies’ outcomes in young adults compared with older adults
A study published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at talking therapies’ outcomes for young adults vs older adults. Prof Bernadka Dubicka, Professor … read more
expert reaction to chips, other forms of potato and whole grains, and diabetes incidence
A study published in the BMJ looks at chips, potatoes and whole grains and type 2 diabetes risk. Dr Ruth Boocock, … read more
expert reaction to unpublished preprint on the DecodeME genome-wide association study of ME/CFS
Scientists comment on an unpublished preprint on the DecodeME genome-wide association study of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Dr … read more
expert reaction to cases of chikungunya in China
Scientists comment on cases of Chikungunya virus in China. Prof Roger Hewson, Virus Surveillance Lead, Genomic Surveillance Unit at the … read more
expert reaction to RFK Jr cancelling $500m of funding for mRNA vaccines
Scientists comment on Robert F. Kennedy Jr cancelling funding for mRNA vaccines. Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University … read more
expert reaction to randomised crossover trial of ultra- vs minimally-processed foods that follow healthy diet guidelines, and weight loss
A randomised crossover trial published in Nature Medicine looks at ultra- vs minimally-processed foods and weight loss. Dr Dimitrios Koutoukidis, … read more
Ultra-processed versus minimally processed diets (that follow healthy diet guidelines) and weight loss – a randomised, crossover trial
Scientists at UCL have carried out a randomised, crossover trial to compare weight change on UPF (ultra-processed foods) versus MPF … read more
expert reaction to net zero implications of Heathrow Airport’s proposed plans for a third runway
Scientists comment on net zero implications of a proposed third runway at London Heathrow Airport. Dr Sebastian Eastham, Associate … read more
expert reaction to latest UKHSA data showing measles cases remain high
Scientists comment on latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that shows measles cases remain high. Dr … read more
PATHWAYS Horizon – longitudinal observational study to understand the support needs of gender incongruent young people launches
A new prospective observational study is being set up to better understand the support needs of young people attending the … read more
expert reaction to air traffic control issue
Scientists comment on a UK air traffic control issue which led to flight delays and cancellations. Dr Guy Gratton, … read more
expert reaction to study estimating the number of lung microplastics people inhale daily in homes and cars
A study published in PLOS One estimates human exposure to microplastics in homes and cars. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, … read more
expert reaction to study in mice looking at whether respiratory infections cause breast cancer metastasis to the lung, and related observational data in humans
A study published in Nature looks at respiratory viral infections and breast cancer metastasis to the lungs. The following statements by … read more
expert reaction to earthquake off Russia and tsunami warnings across the Pacific
Irish scientists comment on an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia and tsunami warnings issues across the Pacific. Dr. Martin … read more
expert reaction to earthquake off Russia and tsunami warnings across the Pacific
Scientists comment on an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia which has led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Commenting … read more
expert reaction to an observational study comparing teen smoking rates and vaping use across three UK birth cohorts over 50 years
An observational study published in Tobacco Control looks at teen smoking rates in three UK birth cohorts before and after vape … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption and lung cancer risk
A study published in Thorax looks at ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the risk of lung cancer. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus … read more
expert comments about CTE, following reports that New York gunman claimed he had the condition
Scientists comment on Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after reports that a New York gunman claimed he had the condition. … read more
Quantum technology – how and when is it going to change our lives?
Quantum physics has long been something that has eluded public understanding. But behind the paradoxes and probabilities is a technology … read more