Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study on first genetically modified pig-to-human liver transplantation
A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation. Prof Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation, University of … read more
expert reaction to science/research-related bits of the Spring Statement
Scientists comment on science related elements of the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor. Prof Sir Adrian Smith, President, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the number of microplastics found in chewing gum
A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. Professor Ted Henry, Heriot-Watt … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool for R&D funders. Dr Catrin Moore, … read more
expert reaction to news that influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire
Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Dr Colin Butter, … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow airport closing after fire at nearby electrical substation fire and power outage
Irish scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow airport closing after fire at nearby electrical substation fire and power outage
Scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more
expert reaction to WMO’s World Day for Glaciers announcement
Scientists comment on the WMO’s (World Meterological Organisation) announcement on World Day for Glaciers. Dr Bethan Davies, Chair in … read more
expert reaction to platform trial looking at the efficacy of anti-amyloid drugs to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s related dementia
A platform trial published in The Lancet Neurology looks at the efficacy of anti-amyloid drugs that could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s … read more
expert reaction to study of most popular ADHD TikTok content and associated perceptions of ADHD
A study published in PLOS One looks at ADHD TikTok content and its association with ADHD perception. (From our colleagues at … read more
State of the Global Climate 2024
The State of the Global Climate 2024 report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows that key climate change indicators … read more
expert reaction to Starmer scrapping NHS England
Scientists comment on the PM’s decision to abolish NHS England. Prof Azeem Majeed FMedSci, Head of the Department of … read more
expert reaction to WHO report on measles cases in Europe in 2024
Scientists comment on a WHO report on the number of measles cases in Europe in 2024. Prof Helen Bedford, … read more
expert reaction to study of self-reported antidepressant response outcomes in the UK Biobank
A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at self-reported experiences with antidepressants. Prof Sarah Bailey, Professor of Neuropharmacology and Engagement, … read more
expert reaction to report on UK demand for 36 materials critical to decarbonisation technologies
A report published by the British Geological Survey looks at the UK’s demand for critical minerals. Prof Joan Cordiner … read more
expert reaction to prescriptions for ADHD in England from April 2019 to March 2024
A study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at the change in rates of ADHD prescriptions from April 2019-March 2024. … read more
expert reaction to a lab study of microplastics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology looks at the possibility of microplastics contributing to AMR. Prof Shilpa Chokshi, … read more
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