Author Archives: Science Media Centre
The State of Global Water Resources 2025
The World Meteorological Organization has released its new report The State of Global Water Resources 2025. This annual report is an authoritative … read more
expert reaction to study on human derived brain organoids in mice
Scientists comment on a study, published in Nature, that reports on work where scientists have transplanted human brain derived organoids … read more
expert reaction to air pollutants linked to higher risk of suicide
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health looks at environmental exposure to air pollutants … read more
MHRA regulation of AI in Healthcare
The MHRA-established National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare has published its recommendations for how the UK regulates, develops … read more
expert reaction to observational study on light exposure at night and changes to heart structure and function
Scientists comment on an observational study in European Heart Journal on light exposure at night and changes to heart structure … read more
expert reaction to study of changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over time
Scientists comment on study in JAMA Psychiatry on changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over … read more
expert reaction to study on paracetamol in pregnancy and ovarian development / uterine volume in daughters
Scientists comment on a study in Human Reproduction Open on paracetamol in pregnancy and ovarian development / uterine volume in … read more
expert reaction to a prospective analysis of hot drinks and oesophageal cancer
Scientists comment on a prospective analysis of hot drinks and oesophageal cancer as published in International Journal of Cancer. … read more
expert reaction to a risk attribution modelling study on global and regional burden of colorectal cancer potentially related to Helicobacter pylori exposure
Scientists react to study exploring potential relation between global and regional burden of colorectal cancer and Helicobacter pylori exposure, as … read more
expert reaction to carbon monoxide exhalations levels linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists comment on study in JAMA Neurology looking at carbon monoxide exhalations levels and risk of Parkinson’s disease Dr Michael … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study about semaglutide and asthma attacks in people with diabetes
Scientists comment on an unpublished study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress about semaglutide and asthma attacks in people … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study on microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnoses
Scientist comments on an unpublished study exploring microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnosis, as presented at the … read more
Expert reaction to news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London
Scientists comment on news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London … read more
expert reaction to study investigating shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis
A study published in Journal of Translational Medicine looks at shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, … read more
expert reaction to GLP-1R-activating drug treatment slows ageing and extends lifespan in female mice
Scientists comment on a paper published in Nature exploring the effect of GLP-1R activating drug treatment on ageing and lifespan. … read more
expert reaction to population-based retrospective cohort study on perinatal depression and infant mortality
Scientist comments on study on perinatal depression and infant mortality, as published in JAMA Network Open. Prof Stella Chan, Charlie … read more
expert reaction to UNEP report on overshooting 1.5C
experts comment on a United Nations Environment Programme report on overshooting 1.5C Prof Richard Betts, Chair in Climate Impacts … read more
expert reaction to flash floods in Nepal-Tibet
Scientists comment on flash floods in Nepal. On the barrier lake: Prof Maria Shahgedanova, Professor of Climate Science at the … read more
expert reaction to Keto diet has more health benefits over other popular weight-loss diets
A study published in Cell Metabolism looks at the Keto diet and its associated health benefits compared to other weight-loss … read more
expert reaction to an open letter to the energy & net zero secretary urging strict conditions if Rosebank / Jackdaw licences are granted
Scientists comment on an open letter to the DESNZ Secretary of State urging strict conditions if Rosebank and Jackdaw oil … read more