Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to zinc, branched chain amino acids and serine supplementation showing promise in reversing autism-linked behaviors in mice models
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at a trio supplement and the reversal of autism-linked behaviours in mice. Dr Tobias … read more
expert reaction to announcement on UK-US pharmaceuticals deal and changes to NICE’s cost-effectiveness thresholds
Scientists comment on a Government announcement on a UK-US pharmaceuticals deal and changes to NICE’s cost-effectiveness thresholds. Francis Ruiz, … read more
expert reaction to new WHO guideline for GLP-1 medications
Scientists comment on new WHO guidelines for GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity, published by JAMA. Dr Marie Spreckley, … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis on the use of nitrous oxide for treatment of depression
A meta-analysis and systematic review published in eBioMedicine looks at nitrous oxide for the treatment of depression. Prof Hamish McAllister-Williams, … read more
expert reaction to the draft recommendation from the national screening committee on prostate cancer screening
experts comment on the draft recommendation (targeted screening programme should be pursued for men with a confirmed BRCA1 and BRCA2 … read more
UK National Screening Committee – prostate cancer screening draft recommendation and public consultation
Over the past year, there has been significant debate regarding whether the UK should introduce a national screening programme for … read more
expert reaction to study looking at polyphenol-rich diets and long-term heart health
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at polyphenol rich diets and cardiovascular disease risk. Tracy Parker, senior dietician at the … read more
expert reaction to R&D elements of the Autumn Budget
Experts comment on the Autumn Budget. Sir John Lazar CBE FREng, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said: … read more
expert reaction to expected government North Sea Strategy
Scientists comment on the Government’s North Sea Strategy. Dr Anupama Sen, Head of Policy Engagement at the Oxford Smith … read more
STEP Fusion: what are the prospects for fusion energy by 2040?
STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) Fusion is the UK’s flagship programme to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant by … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at coffee consumption and biological ageing in individuals with severe mental disorders
An observational study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at coffee consumption and biological ageing in those with severe mental disorders. … read more
expert reaction to social media detox and youth mental health
*Quotes from our friends at SMC Spain* José C. Perales, professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University … read more
expert reaction to news from Novo Nordisk that semaglutide does not reduce Alzheimer’s Disease progression
Experts comment on news from Novo Nordisk that semaglutide does not reduce Alzheimer’s Disease progression. Prof Paresh Malhotra, Group … read more
Two new Cochrane reviews on HPV vaccines and cervical cancer prevention
Cochrane are publishing two new reviews looking at the HPV vaccine. Together, they provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date … read more
expert reaction to the COP30 deal
James Bamborough, Sustainability and Net Zero Policy Manager at the Institution of Engineering and Technology said: “COP30 in Belém has … read more
expert reaction to PATHWAYS trial of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence having received all necessary regulatory and ethics approval
Experts comment on the PATHWAYS trial of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence having received all necessary regulatory … read more
PATHWAYS trial – clinical trial of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence
A new clinical trial assessing the use of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence is being set up … read more
expert reaction to closing stages of COP30
experts comment on the closing stages of COP30 Dr Hannah Hughes, Senior Lecturer International Politics and Climate Change at Aberystwyth University, … read more
expert reaction to paper 1 in the Lancet series on ultra-processed foods, reviewing the scientific evidence on UPF and health, as published in the Lancet
Comments focusing on paper 1 but also giving some comments more widely on the series: Prof Martin Warren, Chief Scientific … read more
The highest standards of public service journalism are the best response to the BBC’s critics
The people who are really angry at the BBC right now are keen to remind us that Panorama is the … read more