Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Can we reduce our demand for critical minerals?
A new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, examines how we can … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association of maternal serum folate supplementation with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at maternal folate levels and congenital heart disease risk in babies. … read more
expert reaction to Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design, and for protein structure prediction
Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for computational protein design and protein structure prediction. Dr Meilan … read more
expert reaction to Hurricane Milton
Scientists comment on Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico. Dr Karsten Haustein, Climate Scientist, Leipzig University, said: How … read more
expert reaction to the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for protein structure prediction
Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for computational protein design and protein structure prediction. Prof Charlotte … read more
expert reaction to Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks
Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded for discoveries and inventions in machine learning. Dr Deepak Padmanabhan, … read more
expert reaction to study on MRI scans and brain damage/long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms
A study published in Brain looks at MRI scans and brain damage associated with long lasting Covid-19 symptoms. Prof Paul Mullins, … read more
The future of authorising cell-cultivated products and news on the Food Standards Agency funding from their Chief Scientific Advisor Prof Robin May
Many people hope and believe that one part of how we get to Net Zero will be by reducing meat … read more
expert reaction to Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation
Scientists react to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for microRNA discovery and its role in gene expression. … read more
Building a Green Future
On 7 October, UKRI will hold an event in Westminster showcasing projects that support the clean energy transition and the … read more
expert reaction to Secretary of State, Wes Streeting, announcing NHS England will be able to share GP data with consented cohorts for scientific research
Scientists comment on Wes Streeting announcing that NHS England will be able to share GP data for scientific research. … read more
expert reaction to govt pledge of £21.7bn for carbon capture projects
Scientists comment on a government pledge of £21.7bn for carbon capture projects. Prof Marcelle McManus, Professor of Energy and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at UPF in toddler diets
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition looks at Ultra-processed foods in toddler diets. Dr Nerys Astbury, Associate … read more
Cochrane review – effectiveness of water fluoridation
A new Cochrane review has evaluated the impact of water fluoridation on people’s dental health, looking at studies from multiple … read more
expert reaction to research letter about declining Mpox antibody response after modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic vaccine
A research letter published in JAMA looks at the decline of Mpox antibody responses after vaccination. Dr Jake Dunning, Senior … read more
expert reaction to NHS England proposals to NICE for a phased launch of Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for managing obesity and weight loss
Scientists comment on NHS England proposing a phased launch of the weight loss drug Mounjaro to NICE. Dr Simon … read more
expert reaction to launch of the Generation study by Genomics England and NHS England, testing hundreds of newborn babies for over 200 rare genetic conditions
Scientists comment on the launch of the Generation study, which involves newborn genetic testing for rare conditions. Dr David … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the effect of eliminating smoking on lung cancer rates
This study, published in the Lancet Public Health aimed to look at how much lower lung cancer rates would be in in … read more
expert reaction to study of vaping trends among adults in England
A study published in The Lancet Public Health looks at vaping trends in adults who have never regularly smoked. … read more
expert reaction to study on a new epigenetic clock claiming to predict mortality
A study published in Frontiers in Ageing looks at an epigenetic clock (CheekAge) to predict mortality in human blood. Prof Adele … read more