Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a modelling study suggesting that AMOC may be resilient to future warming
A modelling study published in Nature suggests that Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may withstand climate extremes. Dr Alessandro Silvano, Oceanographer, … read more
Future research on Cystic Fibrosis in the UK
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an incurable, life-limiting condition, affecting over 11,300 people in the UK costing the NHS millions in … read more
expert reaction to new research that found a bat-infecting coronavirus that can enter human cells similarly to COVID-19
New research published in Cell found a bat-infecting coronavirus can enter human cells in a similar way to COVID-19. Dr … read more
expert reaction to disease outbreak of unknown cause in the DRC
Scientists comment to an unknown disease breakout in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Amanda Rojek, Senior Clinical … read more
expert reaction to study looking at continuous glucose monitors and measuring blood sugar levels in people without diabetes
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looks at continuous glucose monitors in people without diabetes. Dr … read more
expert reaction to the Climate Change Committee’s Seventh Carbon Budget
Scientists comment on the Seventh Carbon Budget, published by the Climate Change Committee. Prof John Barrett, Professor in Energy … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting high dietary fish intake linked to slowed disability progression in Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry looks at fish intake and slowed disability progress in Multiple … read more
expert reaction to Professor Sir Ian Chapman joining UKRI as new Chief Executive Officer
Scientists comment on news that Prof Sir Ian Chapman will be joining UKRI as the new CEO. John-Arne Røttingen, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of antidepressant prescriptions and cognitive decline in people with dementia
An observational study published in BMC Medicine looks at antidepressant use and cognitive decline in people with dementia. Prof Tara … read more
expert reaction to a study in Nature Medicine looking at trends in breast cancer incidence and mortality in 185 countries
This study looked at available data taken from countries across the world to see how rates of incidence in breast … read more
Deep Sea Mining and Seabed Ecosystems – how we gather the evidence
Deep sea mining for minerals from the seabed is increasingly being considered as a potential solution to the expected global … read more
expert reaction to a suspected case of Avian flu in Northern Ireland
Irish scientists comment on a suspected case of Avian flu detected in Northern Ireland. Professor Ian Brown, Group Leader … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at restricting dietary emulsifiers in people with Crohn’s disease
A conference abstract presented at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) Conference looks at emulsifier restriction in people with … read more
expert reaction to Apple pulling data protection tool for UK users
Scientists comment on Apple removing their advanced data protection tool for UK users. Dr Rameez Asif, Associate Professor of … read more
expert reaction to the sinkhole in Surrey
Scientists comment on the sinkhole that has appeared in Surrey. Dr Liang Cui, Associate Professor, School of Sustainability, Civil … read more
expert reaction to study of glacier melt this century
A study published in Nature estimates global glacier melting from 2000 to 2023. Dr Alex Brisbourne, who is a Glacier Geophysicist … read more
expert reaction to study from Microsoft Azure Quantum on measuring topological qubits
A study published in Nature looks at Microsoft Azure Quantum on measuring topological qubits. Professor George Booth, Professor of … read more
Expansion of the OpenSAFELY data platform
During the pandemic we all got to know the names and purpose of many big datasets. There was REACT that … read more
expert reaction to the announcement of the expansion of the OpenSAFELY data platform
Scientists comment on the expansion of the OpenSAFELY data platform. Prof Andrew Morris, Director of HDR UK, said: “OpenSAFELY … read more