Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to start of avian flu vaccine trials in turkeys
Scientists comment on DEFRA announcing the start of an avian flu vaccine trial in turkeys. Prof Paul Wigley, Professor … read more
expert reaction to cohort study on GLP-1 receptor agonists and risk of substance use disorders among US veterans with type 2 diabetes
A cohort study published in The BMJ looks at GLP-1 use and the risk of substance use among US veterans with type … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis and modelling study on weight regain after stopping GLP-1 receptor agonists
A meta-analysis published in eClinicalMedicine looks at weight regain trajectories after stopping GLP-1 receptor agonist medication. Dr Adam Collins, Associate … read more
expert reaction to observational study on vaping/smoking and blood pressure
An observational study published in The American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology looks at vaping and smoking and … read more
expert reaction to paper saying coastal sea levels are higher than assumed
A study published in Nature looks at costal sea levels. Dr Matt Palmer, Science Fellow at the Met Office Hadley Centre … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between weekday sleep duration and estimated glucose disposal rate and the moderating role of weekend catch up sleep on this relationship
A study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care looks at sleep duration and glucose regulation. Prof Naveed Sattar, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption and behaviour in children
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at UPF consumption and behaviour in children. Prof Stephen Scott, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study in rodent cells looking at how the GLP-1 peptide might impact measures of heart vessel damage
A study in rodent cells published in Nature Communications looks at GLP-1 peptides and heart vessel damage. Prof Bryan Williams, … read more
expert reaction to case of possible human-to-human transmission of swine flu in Spain (as reported in El País)
Scientists comment on a case of human-to-human case of Swine Flu reported in Spain. Dr James Hay, Research Fellow, Pandemic Sciences Institute, … read more
Largest study looking at vegetarian diets and risks of different cancers
Research from the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at Oxford Population Health has looked at vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, poultry-eating and meat-eating diets … read more
expert reaction to study looking at vegetarian and other diets and incidences of different cancers
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer looks at vegetarian and other diets and cancer incidence. Dr Hilda … read more
expert reaction to review study looking at collagen supplements, skin health, osteoarthritis symptoms and sports performance
A review study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum looks at collagen supplementation for skin and musculoskeletal health. Dr … read more
expert reaction to ACHIEVE-3 trial results about efficacy and safety of once-daily oral orforglipron compared with oral semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes
Trial results published in The Lancet looks at the efficacy and safety of a once daily-daily oral pill (Orforglipron) compared to semaglutide. … read more
expert reaction to the Global Mind Health Report 2025
Scientists comment on the Global Mind Health Report 2025, published by Sapien Labs. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology … read more
expert reaction to study on cardiac screening in young people using an ECG and diagnosis of heart conditions
A study published in American College of Cardiology (JACC) looks at cardiac screening for heart conditions in children. Dr Peter … read more
expert reaction to the Prostate Cancer Research report ‘Review of the Economic Model Used to Inform National Decisions on Prostate Cancer Screening in the UK’
Scientists comment on the Prostate Cancer Research report that reviews the economic model used to inform decisions on prostate cancer … read more
expert reaction to observational study of cancer mortality and proximity to nuclear power plants in the United States
A study published in Nature Communications analyses cancer mortality and proximity to nuclear power plants in the USA. Prof Jim Smith, … read more
expert reaction to MHRA statement and letter, and DHSC announcing a pause of the PATHWAYS clinical trial of puberty suppression in children and young people with gender incongruence
The MHRA released a statement about the Pathways trial of puberty suppression in children and young people with gender incongruence, … read more
expert reaction to press release from GRAIL on the topline findings of the NHS-Galleri trial
Scientists comment on topline findings of the NHS Galleri trial, published by GRAIL. Professor Richard Houlston, Head of the … read more
expert reaction to study in mice on a vaccine for various pathogens
A study published in Science looks at a vaccine in mice that provides protection from various pathogens. Prof Daniela Ferreira, Professor … read more