Author Archives: Science Media Centre
experts comment on the Enhanced Games
Scientists comment on the Enhanced Games and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Dr Martin Chandler and Professor Ian Boardley from the … read more
expert reaction to study on social media use in adolescence and depressive symptoms
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at social media use and depressive symptoms during early adolescents. Prof Chris Ferguson, … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcing first detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes
Scientists comment on the first detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes, announced by the UK Health Security Agency. … read more
expert reaction to study of the cold sore virus herpes simplex 1 and risk of Alzheimer’s
A study published in BMJ Open looks at the association between herpes simplex virus type 1 and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. … read more
expert reaction to an atypical case of BSE detected on a farm in Essex
Scientists comment on an atypical case of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) detected on a farm in Essex. Prof Ian … read more
expert reaction to World Health Assembly adopting WHO Pandemic Agreement
Scientists comment on the World Health Assembly adopting the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement. Prof Emma Thomson, Director … read more
1.5C is too high for polar ice sheets
Mass loss from ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica has quadrupled since the 1990s. It’s now the main source of … read more
expert comments on prostate cancer – symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Scientists comment on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, following Joe Biden’s diagnosis. Prof Suneil Jain, Professor … read more
expert reaction to Government setting new ten-year budgets for R&D funding
Scientists comment on DSIT setting new 10 year budgets for R&D funding. Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, UKRI CEO, said: … read more
expert reaction to study on new CRISPR gene therapy for children with a rare metabolic disease
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine looks at a new CRISPR gene therapy for children with a rare … read more
expert reaction to trial of treating depression with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in those who haven’t improved after NHS Talking Therapies
A trial published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression in those who haven’t improved after NHS Talking … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta- analysis on GLP-1 receptor agonists and mental health
A systematic review published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at weight loss drugs (GLP-1 receptor agonists) and mental health. Prof Stella Chan, Charlie … read more
expert reaction to media reports that a ‘reset’ with the EU could require the precision breeding act to be dropped from UK legislation
Scientists comment on reports of an EU ‘reset’ which could mean the precision breeding act is dropped from UK legislation. … read more
Royal College of Psychiatrists Report – Co-occurring substance misuse and mental health
For those who have both ongoing mental illness alongside substance use disorders, it can be particularly hard to access the … read more
expert reaction to study identifying nanoparticles in human breast milk
A study published in PNAS looks at the identification of nanoparticles in human breast milk. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, … read more
expert reaction to Government White Paper on immigration
Scientists comment on R&D elements of the Government’s White Paper on immigration. Professor Andrew Morris CBE PMedSci, President of … read more
expert reaction to conference poster about GLP-1 obesity drugs (compared with bariatric surgery) and obesity-related cancer
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga and published in eClinicalMedicine looks at obesity … read more
expert reaction to conference press release about time-restricted eating and weight loss in overweight or obese adults
A conference press release presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga looks at time-restricted eating (TRE) and … read more
expert reaction to conference poster about obesity drugs (GLP-1s) and alcohol intake
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) looks at weight loss drugs (GLP-1s) and reduced alcohol … read more
expert reaction to the debate on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken
Scientists comment on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken, following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal. Beef Prof Chris … read more