Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to SACN statement on the WHO guideline on non-sugar sweeteners
Scientists comment on a SACN statement on the WHO’s guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
Prof Thomas Hartung – Exposome Moonshot Project
The Human Exposome Moonshot Project is a bold initiative to map how environmental exposures shape human health from conception to … read more
British Ecological Society Report – Regenerative Agriculture in the UK: An Ecological Perspective
Over the last decade the concept of regenerative agriculture has attracted increasing attention from farmers, governments and corporations as a … read more
expert reaction to report on regenerative agricultural practices in the UK
A report published by the British Ecological Society looks at regenerative agricultural practices in the UK. Prof Neil Ward, Professor … read more
expert reaction to observational study of LDL cholesterol, statins, and dementia
An observational study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at LDL cholesterol levels, statins, and dementia risk. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the effect of 4:3 intermittent fasting versus calorie restriction on weight loss
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of 4:3 intermittent fasting on weight loss. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study on association between postpartum hormonal contraceptive use and risk of depression
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at postpartum hormonal contraceptive use and depression risk. Dr John Reynolds-Wright, NES/CSO Clinical … read more
expert reaction to an unpublished conference abstract on association between use of antidepressant medication and risk of sudden cardiac death
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) conference 2025 looks at the association between antidepressant medication … read more
expert reaction to the Earthquake in Myanmar
Irish scientists comment on a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit central Myanmar. Prof Chris Bean, Senior Professor and … read more
expert reaction to Myanmar earthquake
Scientists comment on a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit central Myanmar. Dr Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, Senior Lecturer, Department of … read more
expert reaction to the upcoming solar eclipse in Ireland and the UK
Irish scientists comment on the upcoming solar eclipse in the UK and Ireland. Dr Ryan Milligan, Astrophysics Research Centre, … read more
expert reaction to the wildfires in South Korea
Scientists comment on wildfires in South Korea. Dr Douglas Kelley, Land surface modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology … read more
expert reaction to New York Times reporting that the Trump administration intends to end funding for Gavi
Scientists comment on news that the Trump administration are intending to stop funding for Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccines and … read more
expert reaction to study on first genetically modified pig-to-human liver transplantation
A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation. Prof Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation, University of … read more
expert reaction to science/research-related bits of the Spring Statement
Scientists comment on science related elements of the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor. Prof Sir Adrian Smith, President, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the number of microplastics found in chewing gum
A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. Professor Ted Henry, Heriot-Watt … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool for R&D funders. Dr Catrin Moore, … read more
expert reaction to news that influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire
Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Dr Colin Butter, … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow airport closing after fire at nearby electrical substation fire and power outage
Irish scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow airport closing after fire at nearby electrical substation fire and power outage
Scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more