Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study on early stage parkinson’s in the brain
Research published in Lancet Neurology analyses the propensity of people with the Ala53Thr gene mutation in developing Parkinson’s and the related early … read more
expert reaction to study on sexting, sexual behaviours and metal health in adolescents
Research published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that sexting is associated with sexual behaviour and mental health difficulties, especially in younger … read more
expert reaction to three previous listeria cases linked to same outbreak
Reactions to more reports of listeria cases following hospital food contamination. Dr Sandra Wilks, Lecturer in Medical Microbiology, University … read more
could we replace natural gas with hydrogen?
The UK has had some success in decarbonising the electricity sector. But the gas we use for heating and cooking … read more
expert reaction to transitioning to hydrogen
A report produced by the Institution of Engineering and Technology has assessed the possibility of using hydrogen in place of … read more
expert reaction to study on gabapentinoids and risk of suicidal behaviour
Research published in The BMJ suggests that gabapentinoids (drugs used for epilepsy, pain and anxiety) are associated with an increased … read more
expert reaction to study looking at red meat intake and risk of death
Research published in the BMJ shows that increasing red meat intake, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a heightened … read more
expert encounter with prof tim benton on the un food and agriculture organization elections and the future of the global food system
Experts agree that what the world eats and the way we produce food is unsustainable and has to change, particularly … read more
expert reaction to new cochrane review assessing evidence on ways to reduce sugary drinks consumption
Reactions to a review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews that summarizes evidence from research studies testing different … read more
expert reaction to uk’s legally binding 2050 net zero target
Reactions to new government plan to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to almost zero by 2050. Prof Venki … read more
expert reaction to a wwf commissioned report on plastic ingestion by people
Reactions to a report from the WWF that comments on the amount of plastic an average person ingests from water. … read more
expert reaction to a study on the cause of hardening of the arteries and a potential treatment
Research published in Cell Reports demonstrates that arterial hardening is caused be extracellular poly(ADP-ribose) inhibition of which may form a … read more
expert reaction to study on artificial light at night and obesity risk
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that exposure to artificial light at night was associated with increased risk of … read more
expert reaction to plant extinctions
A global analysis published in Nature Ecology and Evolution collates all plant extinction records documented from across the world. The … read more
expert reaction to listeria cases in ill hospital patients, the cases reportedly being linked to pre-packed sandwiches
Reactions to reports of listeria cases in hospitals as a result of pre-packed sandwiches. Prof Jose Vazquez-Boland, Chair of Infectious … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract on junk food and food allergies
A conference abstract from the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology suggests that advanced glycation endproducts in junk food might explain … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of antidepressants
Research published in Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates that for the most commonly used second-generation antidepressants, the lower range of the licensed … read more
domestic abuse and mental health in the UK
The association between domestic abuse and depression and anxiety is well established. However, most work in this field is conducted … read more
expert reaction to domestic abuse in the UK and mental illness
Research published in British Journal of Psychiatry shows that women who suffer domestic abuse are three times more likely to … read more
expert reaction to human consumption of microplastics
Research published in Environmental Science & Technology demonstrates that in approximately 15% of Americans’ caloric intake, annual microplastics consumption ranges … read more