Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to meta-analysis of microplastic pollution and photosynthesis
A study published in PNAS looks at the potential relationship between microplastic pollution and photosynthesis activity. Prof Richard Lampitt, Research … read more
expert reaction to collision between cargo vessel and oil tanker in the North Sea
Scientists comment on the collision between a cargo vessel and an oil tanker in the North Sea. Simon Bray, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at butter or vegetable oils and mortality
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at butter and plant based oils intake and mortality. Prof Sarah Berry, … read more
expert reaction to Copernicus data reporting that global sea ice cover at a record low and February 2025 was third warmest on record
Scientists comment on Copernicus data reporting global sea ice cover is at a record low, and that February was the third warmest … read more
expert reaction to observational study of severity of menopause symptoms and cognition and behavioural impairment later in life
An observational study published in PLOS One looks at menopause symptom severity and late-life cognitive function and behavioural impairment. … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting Aspirin may enhance the immune response against cancer metastasis in mice
A study published in Nature suggests that Asprin enhances the immune response against cancer metastasis in mice. Dr Harvey Roweth, a … read more
expert reaction to a cohort study looking at the association between vaping and rates of smoking cessation and tobacco abstinence
A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between vaping and smoking cessation rates. Dr Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, … read more
if the Royal Society expels Musk, it could harm trust in science (external op-ed)
This article was first published in Research Professional News: https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-views-of-the-uk-2025-february-if-the-royal-society-expels-musk-it-could-harm-trust-in-science The call to revoke Elon Musk’s fellowship of the Royal … read more
expert reaction to unpublished preprint on inducing loss of function of genes in mice to produce woolly mammoth- like hair phenotypes
An unpublished preprint uploaded to BioRXiv looks at gene editing in mice to create woolly mammoth-like hair phenotypes. Dr … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA warning of potential second norovirus wave
Scientists comment on the potential of a second norovirus wave. Dr Damien Tully, Associate Professor at the Medical Research Council/Uganda … read more
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