Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
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 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
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
expert reaction to news that the FDA has approved the drug Cobenfy (KarXT) for schizophrenia
Scientists comment on the FDA approving Cobenfy (KarXT) for schizophrenia. Prof Oliver Howes, Professor of Molecular Psychiatry, Institute of … read more
expert reaction to modelling study looking at whether protection against measles from the MMR vaccine decreases over time
A modelling study published in the Lancet Public Health looks at long term MMR vaccine waning. Prof Alex Richter, British Society … read more
Modelling study looking at whether protection from the MMR vaccine wanes over time
The vast majority of cases of measles in England are in unvaccinated children and young people and outbreaks are always … read more
expert reaction to WHO data on adolescent social media use and gaming
Data published by the World Health Organisation looks at adolescent social media use and gaming. Prof Ben Carter, Professor … read more
The Parkinson’s research landscape
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, affecting around 153,000 people in the UK. It affects the … read more
expert reaction to 6-month follow up of phase 2 trial of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression
A follow up of a phase 2 trial published in eClinicalMedicine looks at the effect of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression. … read more