Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Government’s 10 Year Health Plan
Scientists comment on the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan. Richard Torbett, Chief Executive of the ABPI, said: “Parts of … read more
Socially assistive robots
Robots and Autonomous Systems are increasingly being integrated into modern healthcare. Will we one day also have Socially Assistive Robots … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in Scotland, including in the Highlands and Moray
Scientists comment on wildfires in Scotland. Dr Catherine Smith, research associate in the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at an ‘inflammatory’ diet during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes risk in children
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at an ‘inflammatory’ diet during pregnancy and type 1 … read more
expert reaction to study looking at an ‘inflammatory’ diet during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes risk in children
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at an ‘inflammatory’ diet during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract looking at microplastics in human reproductive fluids
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the ESHRE 41st Annual Meeting in Paris looks at microplastics in human reproductive fluids. … read more
expert reaction to report from the RCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) looking at what the barriers are for parents in getting their children vaccinated
A report from the RCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) looks at barriers for parents in getting their … read more
expert reaction to UK heatwave
Scientists comment on the UK heatwave. Dr Shona Koren Paterson, Director of Global Lives Research Centre, Brunel, University of … read more
expert reaction to ‘Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemic’, as press released by DHSC
Experts comment on a new press release sent out by the government entitled ‘Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemic’. … read more
expert reaction to a Wellcome announcement on a new Synthetic Human Genome research project (SynHG)
Experts comment on a new research project that aims to synthesise human genomes announced by Wellcome. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge … read more
expert reaction to observational study linking nitrate in drinking water to pre-term birth rates
A observational study published in PLOS Water looks at the link between nitrate in drinking water and premature births. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting adjuvants in certain vaccines may be one reason for their association with a reduction in dementia risk
A study published in NPJ Vaccines looks at adjuvants in vaccines and their association with a lower risk of dementia. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study looking at global childhood vaccination coverage
A study published in the Lancet looks at global trends in routine childhood vaccination coverage. Prof Beate Kampmann, Professor of Paediatric … read more
First new research findings published from Our Future Health data
The first published research findings from Our Future Health data looks at whether people living with chronic inflammatory conditions, such … read more
expert reaction to the R&D elements of the Industrial Strategy
Scientists comment on R&D elements of the Industrial Strategy, published by the Department for Business and Trade. Commenting on … read more
expert reaction to a real-time rapid analysis of heat-related excess mortality for 19-22 June 2025
Scientists comment on a real-time forecast of heat related deaths during the 19-22 June 2025 heatwave. Prof Hannah Cloke, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of blood biomarkers in ME/CFS patients
An observational study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine looks at blood biomarkers in ME/CFS patients. Prof Alan J Carson, Professor in Neuropsychiatry, … read more
expert reaction to final draft guidance on donanemab and lecanemab
Scientists comment on final NICE draft guidance on the use of donanemab and lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Sebastian … read more
expert reaction to a meta-analysis looking at the effect of Rapamycin, Metformin, and dietary restriction on lifespan in vertebrates
A meta-analysis published in Aging Cell looks at the effect of Rapamycin, Metformin, and Dietary Restriction on non-human vertebrate lifespan. … read more
expert reaction to study comparing evidence on intermittent fasting and traditional calorie reduction diets for weight loss
A study published in The BMJ compares the evidence around intermittent fasting and calorie restriction for weight loss. Prof Maik Pietzner, … read more