Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to systematic review and network meta-analysis of antidepressant deprescribing strategies
A systematic review and network meta-analysis published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at antidepressant deprescribing strategies. Prof Christiaan Vinkers, psychiatrist and Professor … read more
What is the best way to come off antidepressants? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Antidepressants are an effective treatment for moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Once patients are better, they may choose to … read more
expert reaction to study in mice looking at fasting and hormone therapy response for breast cancer
A study published in Nature looks at fasting and hormone therapy response for breast cancer in mice. Dr Charlie Birts, Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the gut microbiome and associations with markers of health
A study published in Nature looks at the gut microorganisms associated with markers of health. Dr Fred Warren, Group Leader, … read more
expert reaction to a paper looking at theobromine (a compound in cocoa) and markers of biological ageing
A study published in Ageing looks at looks at a compound found in cocoa and biological ageing. Dr Dimitrios Koutoukidis, Associate … read more
expert reaction to study of dual use of cigarettes and vapes
A study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research looks at outcomes from dual use of cigarettes and vapes. Prof Caitlin … read more
expert reaction to sperm donor passing on TP53 mutation
Scientists comment on a sperm donor carrying a cancer causing gene mutation used to conceive children. Prof Allan Pacey, … read more
What do we do about the UK’s aging infrastructure?
Climate change and extreme weather are stressing our bridges and flood defences. Our aging roads and water systems are strained from rising demand. Many … read more
expert reaction to study on association between prenatal exposure to commonly used BPA replacements and early childhood behaviour
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health looks at an association between prenatal BPA exposure and early childhood behaviour. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at universal base-edited CAR7 T cells for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
A study published in the NEJM looks at universal base-edited CAR7 T cells for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr Rubina … read more
expert reaction to PFAS-contaminated drinking water harms in infants
A study published in PNAS looks at PFAS-contaminated drinking water and harms in infants. Dr Ovokeroye Abafe, Lecturer in Environmental Sciences, Civil … read more
expert reaction to trial of home-based gamma transcranial alternative current stimulation in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at home-based gamma transcranial alternative current stimulation for Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr Sheona Scales, … read more
expert reaction to CDC vaccine panel voting to end hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns
Scientists comment on the US CDC vaccine panel voting to end Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborn babies. Dr … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcement of a new mpox strain identified in England
Scientists comment on a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announcement that a new mpox strain has been identified in England. … read more
expert reaction to PFAS Exposure and Endocrine Disruption Among Women
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at PFAS exposure and endocrine disruption in women. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to the Edinburgh Airport IT outage
Scientists comment on reports of an IT outage at Edinburgh Airport. Rimesh Patel, a member of the Institution of … read more
expert reaction to Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2025: Infections
Scientists comment on the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report for 2025: Infections. Professor Arne Akbar, Chair of the British Society for … read more
Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2025: Infections
The Chief Medical Officer’s reports have been released annually for over 150 years, providing an independent assessment of the state … read more
expert reaction to launch of Independent review into mental health, autism and ADHD services
Scientists comment on the launch of an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and … read more
expert reaction to study on perinatal experiences and mental health among new parents
A study published in Community Mental Health Journal looks at perinatal experiences and mental health among new parents. Dr Kyla Vaillancourt, … read more