Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the Australian Senate approving social media ban for under-16s
Scientists comment on the Australian Senate approving a social media ban for under-16s. Prof Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, … read more
expert reaction to systematic review looking at interventions (including talking therapy and rehabilitation) for the management of long Covid
A systematic review published in the BMJ looks at interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and rehabilitation for long Covid management. … read more
expert reaction to study on HRT tablets and increased heart disease/blood clot risk
A study published in the BMJ looks at HRT tablets and increased risk of heart disease and blood clots. Dr Paula … read more
expert reaction to study on ocean’s sulfur emission and climate cooling
A study published in Science Advances looks at ocean sulfur emission and climate cooling. Prof. Tim Osborn, Director of the Climatic … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at the association between Ultraprocessed Food Intake and Psoriasis
A study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and Psoriasis. Prof Wendy Hall, Department of … read more
Nuffield Council on Bioethics to publish recommendations on governance of stem cell-based embryo model research
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) have published findings from their review of the ethical and regulatory questions surrounding stem … read more
expert reaction to study in mice testing nasal treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in PNAS looks at a nasal treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in mice. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at calorie labels in out-of-home food outlets in England and calories being purchased or consumed
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at the association between calorie labelling and calories purchased or consumed. Dr Hilda … read more
expert reaction to Storm Bert
Scientists comment on Storm Bert. Dr Jennifer Keenahan, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, said: “Storm Bert … read more
expert reaction to closing stages of COP29
Scientists comment on the closing stages of COP29. On the overall outcome – Eliot Whittington, Executive Director of the … read more
expert reaction on human health effects of methanol, following the deaths in Laos from methanol poisoning
Scientists comment on the health effects of methanol, after several deaths in Laos due to methanol poisoning. Professor Christer … read more
expert reaction to use of ecigs among ex-smokers in England, as published in BMC Medicine
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at the use of e-cigarettes among ex-smokers in England. Dr Jasmine Khouja, Senior Research … read more
expert reaction to an editorial in Drug and Alcohol Review looking at international reactions to Ireland’s upcoming alcohol labelling laws
This editorial from academics in Australia and Sweden looked at the opposition from countries as part of the World Trade … read more
What if net zero doesn’t mean net zero?
In a new study led by the University of Oxford and published in Nature, some of the researchers who developed … read more
UNEP Global Plastics Treaty – what to expect and evidence-check on plastic/microplastic pollution research
As global plastic production continues to increase, plastic and microplastic pollution is a growing issue and is related to various … read more
expert reaction to an unpublished conference abstract on excessive screen time being linked to early physical development, presented at the Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting 2024
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting 2024 looks at screen time … read more
expert reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr as health secretary
Scientists comment on Donald Trump appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Health Secretary. Dr David Nunan, Senior Research Fellow … read more
expert reaction to study on Covid-19 pandemic and heart defects in babies
A study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology looks at heart defects in babies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
expert reaction to govt announcement that non-wholemeal wheat flour must be fortified with folic acid from the end of 2026
Scientists comment on a government announcement that wheat flour must be fortified with folic acid from the end of 2026. … read more
expert reaction to paper on cannabis use causing chromosomal damage, increasing cancer risk, and harming offspring
A commentary paper published in Addiction Biology looks at cannabis use causing chromosomal damage and increasing cancer risk. Prof Wayne Hall, … read more