Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to State of the Climate 2024
Climate scientists comment on the ‘State of the Climate 2024’ report, published by Copernicus Climate Change Service and World Meteorological … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the effect of global warming on persistence and intensity of marine heatwaves
A study published in PNAS looks at global warming and the intensity of marine heatwaves. Dr Caroline Rowland, Scientific Strategic Head … read more
expert reaction to study on projected lifetime cancer risks associated with Computed Tomography (CT) imaging in the US
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at CT scans and lifetime cancer risk in the USA. Lynda Johnson, Professional … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis on digital technology use and cognitive aging
A meta analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at technology use and cognitive aging. Dr Davide Bruno, Reader in … read more
expert reaction to the Scunthorpe British Steel factory situation
Scientists comment on the British Steel factory situation. Prof David Dye, Professor of Metallurgy, Imperial College London, said: How … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting potential patient harms associated with use of AI medical outcome-prediction models
A study published in Patterns looks at potential patient harms linked to the use of AI medical outcome prediction models. Professor … read more
expert reaction to the BARCODE1 trial assessing the use of a polygenic risk score in screening for prostate cancer
The results of the BARCODE1 trial, published by The New England Journal of Medicine assesses the use of a polygenic risk … read more
Prostate cancer screening in the UK – what does the evidence say?
Unlike other common cancers such as breast, bowel, and cervical cancers, there’s currently no nationwide screening programme for prostate cancer … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and network meta-analysis of relaxation techniques to manage high blood pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Medicine looks at stress management and relaxation techniques to manage high blood pressure. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at food additives and type 2 diabetes incidence
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at food additives type 2 diabetes incidence. Dr Nerys Astbury, Associate Professor of Diet … read more
expert reaction to first baby being born from a womb transplant in the UK
Scientists comment on the first baby being born from a womb transplant in the UK. Dr Nicola Williams, Wellcome … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies on maternal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at associations between maternal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes … read more
expert reaction to a case of Clade Ib mpox in an individual in the UK with no known travel history or links to previously confirmed cases
Scientists comment on a case of Clade 1b Mpox in an individual with no links to other cases, as confirmed … read more
expert reaction to two new studies on diabetes drugs (including GLP-1RSs and glucose-lowering drugs) and dementia and Alzheimer’s risk in people with diabetes
Two studies published in JAMA Neurology look at diabetes drugs and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Comments on both studies: … read more
expert reaction to announcement of a £600 million investment from the UK Government and the Wellcome Trust to create a new Health Data Research Service
Scientists comment on the new Health Data Research Service, funded by the UK Government and the Wellcome Trust. Professor … read more
expert reaction to DSIT spending allocations for 2025/26
Scientists comment on DSIT research and development (R&D) spending allocations for 2025/2026. Sir Adrian Smith, President of the Royal … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in Scotland and Dorset
Scientists comment on wildfires in Scotland and Dorset. Dr Maria Barbosa, wildfire scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology … read more
expert reaction to the potential U.S. tariffs on EU Life Sciences
Irish scientists comment on potential US tariffs on pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland. Prof John McHale, Established Professor and … read more
expert reaction to observational study about screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents
An observational study published in PLOS Global Public Health looks at screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents. Prof Ben Carter, … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting shingles vaccine (Zostavax) associated with lower risk of dementia
A study published in Nature looks at the effect of the shingles vaccine (Zostvax) on dementia risk. Comments provided by our … read more