Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Gut microbiota signatures of vulnerability to food addiction in mice and humans
A study published in Gut looks at gut bacteria and compulsive eating and obesity. Dr Harriët Schellekens, Funded Investigator at APC … read more
Mpox outbreak on the DRC border – a new strain identified
A new strain of mpox (formerly known as monkey pox) has been identified in adults and children on the Democratic … read more
expert reaction to phase 2 RCT on extended-release ketamine tablets for treatment-resistant depression
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at an RCT on ketamine tablets for treatment-resistant depression. Dr Rupert McShane, Consultant Psychiatrist … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a 5:2 intermittent fasting meal replacement diet and glycemic control in people with diabetes
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet and glycemic control in diabetes. Prof Naveed … read more
expert reaction to study looking at prenatal maternal psychological distress during the pandemic and newborn brain development
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at maternal psychological distress and newborn brain development during the pandemic. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study finding certain proteins in the blood may help predict Parkinson’s up to 7 years before motor symptoms
A study published in Nature Communications looks at identifying blood biomarkers to predict Parkinson’s disease. Professor Ray Chaudhuri, Professor of Movement … read more
expert reaction to recall of various sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible E. coli contamination
A selection of sandwiches, wraps and salads have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Prof Paul … read more
expert reaction to analysis of animal research and approval of therapies for human applications
An analysis published in PLOS Biology looks at animal research and human applications. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge FRS FMedSci, Group Leader, … read more
Fertility control for wildlife
As human populations expand, conflicts between humans and wildlife increase. Efforts to resolve such conflicts have focused primarily on culling … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed plant-based foods and cardiovascular disease risk
A study published in the Lancet Regional Health – Europe looks at plant based ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease risk. … read more
expert reaction to Moderna announcing top-line Phase 3 data for their combination vaccine candidate against influenza and COVID-19
Scientists react to Phase 3 data on the combination vaccine against COVID-19 and flu. Prof John Tregoning, Professor in … read more
The importance of UK health research: key asks of the next government
The Academy of Medical Sciences’ new President, Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, will be joined on the panel by … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA E.coli advice amid rise in cases
Scientists comment UKHSA advice following a rise in E.coli cases. Prof Nicola Holden, Bacteriologist and a member of Applied … read more
expert reaction to whooping cough situation in the UK
Scientists comment on the current Whooping Cough situation in the UK. Prof Andrew Preston, Milner Centre for Evolution, University … read more
expert reaction to man in Mexico dies of H5N2 bird flu
Scientists react to news that a man in Mexico has died of H5N2 bird flu. Professor Sir Peter Horby, … read more
expert reaction to test claiming to predict dementia nine years before diagnosis
A study published in Nature Mental Health looks at the possibility of early dementia prediction from brain scans. Dr Julia … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of discontinuation symptoms after stopping antidepressants
A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry looks at antidepressant discontinuation symptoms. Prof Oliver Howes, Chair of the Psychopharmacology Committee at … read more
Withdrawal symptoms when stopping antidepressants – a systematic review and meta-analysis
For some people, when they stop taking antidepressants, they can experience unpleasant symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea and insomnia. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sperm quantity, quality and motility between 2017 and 2022 among donor candidates at a sperm bank in Denmark
A study published in Human Reproduction looks at a recent decline in sperm motility among donor candidates. Prof Alison Campbell, Chief … read more