Author Archives: Science Media Centre
IPBES reports – the ‘Nexus Assessment’ and the ‘Transformative Change Assessment’
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has published two important new reports. The ‘Nexus Assessment’ is the … read more
expert reaction to study of a small amount of wine on CVD in higher risk people on a Mediterranean diet
A study published in the European Heart Journal looks at wine consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Rachel Richardson, … read more
expert reaction to network meta-analysis of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD
A network meta-analysis published in the Lancet looks at pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults. Prof Philip Shaw, … read more
Comparative effects of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once thought to be a childhood disorder only. However, it is now well-known that … read more
expert reaction to IPBES Nexus Assessment Report on Interlinkages Among Biodiversity, Water, Food and Health
Scientists comment on the IPBES Nexus Report on Biodiversity. Prof John Spicer, Professor of Marine Zoology, University of Plymouth, … read more
expert reaction to study reporting lower Alzheimer’s deaths in certain professions (taxi drivers and ambulance drivers)
A study published in The BMJ looks at Alzheimer’s disease mortality among taxi and ambulance drivers. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between plastic chemical exposure and human health
A study published in PNAS looks at human health impacts of plastic chemical exposure. Dr Stephen Burgess, Group Leader at the … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of studies looking at step count and symptoms of depression
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open looks at daily step counts and depression symptoms in adults. … read more
expert commentary about food safety at Christmas
Irish scientists comment on food safety at Christmas. Prof Colin Hill, APC Microbiome Ireland and School of Microbiology, University … read more
expert reaction to study looking at population health displacement versus benefits of new drugs recommended by NICE / the NHS in England during 2000–20
A study published in the Lancet looks at the heath impact of new drugs recommended by the National Institute for Health and … read more
expert reaction to new legislation being laid in Parliament today on new regulatory framework for clinical trials
Scientists comment on new legislation on regulatory frameworks for clinical trials, as laid out by UK Parliament. Dr Catriona … read more
UKERC Review of Energy Policy 2024
In its annual Review of Energy Policy, the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) identifies necessary steps that must be taken … read more
expert reaction to a study in The Lancet Oncology looking at the rates of colorectal cancers in young and older adults
This study looked at a range of countries and territories to compare how rates of colorectal cancer have changed in … read more
expert reaction to study on rates of colorectal cancers in young and older adults
A study published in The Lancet Oncology looks at colorectal cancer incidence in young and older adults. Dr Sarah Bailey, NIHR … read more
expert reaction to unknown illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scientists comment on an unknown illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to study of single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin and specificity to human receptors
A study published in Science looks at a mutation in bovine influenza (H5N1) hemagglutinin (HA) which could switch binding specificity to human … read more
expert reaction to a study in Science looking at the mutations in bovine influenza H5N1 that make the virus more specific to humans
H5N1 is a strain of flu that originally was found in birds, but can infect livestock, and humans. This study … read more
expert reaction to NICE final draft guidance on tirzepatide for obesity
Scientists comment on final NICE draft guidance on the use of Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for obesity. Helen Kirrane, Head of … read more
expert reaction to study on the association of dark or milk chocolate consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published in the BMJ looks at the association between chocolate intake and type 2 diabetes. Dr Mohammad Talaei, Postdoctoral … read more
expert reaction to government’s junk food ad ban legislation and detail of products in scope
Scientists comment on the government’s junk food advertising ban legislation. Prof Sarah Berry, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, King’s College … read more