Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of long-term air pollution exposure and dementia
A systematic review and meta analysis published in Lancet Planetary Health looks at long-term air pollution exposure and dementia incidence. … read more
expert reaction to Listeriosis-caused death in Ireland
Scientists comment on a death caused by Listeriosis in Ireland. Dr Ricardo Calderón González, Research Fellow, School of Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of daily step count and risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline and death
A systematic review and meta analysis published in The Lancet Public Health looks at daily steps and health outcomes in adults. … read more
Papers assessing off-the-shelf health tests sold in UK shops
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have reviewed a number of direct-to-consumer health tests that are available for members of … read more
expert reaction to two papers assessing off-the-shelf health tests sold in UK shops
A study published in The BMJ assesses direct-to-consumer self-tests sold in the UK. Prof Amitava Banerjee, Professor of Clinical Data Science … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at rates of depression and anxiety in teens who smoke and vape
An observational study published in PLOS Mental Health looks at mental health outcomes in teens who smoke or use e-cigarettes. Prof … read more
expert reaction to observational study of GLP-1 receptor agonists and metformin in people with type 2 diabetes and risk of dementia
An observational study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care looks at GLP-1 drugs vs metformin and the risk of … read more
Playing the long game: lessons from the mito story
Last week was pretty special for the SMC. We had the privilege of running the press conference where the first … read more
expert reaction to study looking at estimates of brain ageing and the Covid pandemic
A study published in Nature Communications looks at brain ageing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Eugene Duff, Advanced Research Fellow in … read more
expert reaction to study on age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes
A study published in Journal of Human Development and Capabilities looks at the age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at scarring and heart arrhythmia in veteran male athlete’s hearts
A study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging looks at cardiac scarring and arrhythmia in veteran males. Prof Steffen Petersen, Professor … read more
expert reaction to Perspective article on genome editing for conservation
A Perspective article published in Nature Reviews Diversity looks at genome engineering for biodiversity conservation and restoration. Dr Alena Pance, … read more