Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to cohort study of long COVID in children and young people over a two year period
A cohort study published in Communications Medicine looks at effects of long Covid in children and young people over two years. … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between incidental vigorous physical exertion and risk of major cardiovascular events in women
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looks at physical exertion and the risk of cardiovascular events in women. … read more
expert reaction to social media posts about cattle feed additive Bovaer
Scientists comment on social media posts about the cattle feed additive Bovaer. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT … read more
Second-hand tobacco smoke in outdoor settings – what is the evidence?
Last month there was much excitement when the new government confirmed their intention to introduce smoking legislation that would see … read more
expert reaction to news from UKHSA that the UK has secured more than 5 million doses of a human H5 influenza vaccine
Scientists comment on UKHSA announcing that the UK has secured doses of the human H5 influenza vaccine. Dr Ed … read more
expert reaction to new case of Clade Ib mpox detected in the UK
Scientists comment on a new case of Clade Ib mpox detected by UKHSA. Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, Capripoxvirus … read more