Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the open consultation for the health and disability green paper, and comments by Mel Stride (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) on health and disability reform
Scientists react to the health and disability green paper and comments made by the Secretary of State on health and … read more
expert reaction to phase III clinical trial of melanoma mRNA vaccine recruiting its first patients at UCLH
Scientists react to a clinical trial of melanoma mRNA vaccines. Prof Lawrence Young, Professor of Molecular Oncology, University of … read more
expert reaction to survey of tech experts on concerns of AI deepfakes use in the general election, as published by BCS
Scientists react to a deepfakes and AI survey published by BCS. Dr Andrew Rogoyski, Director of Innovation and Partnerships … read more
expert reaction to study looking at emulsifiers and type 2 diabetes
A study published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at food additive emulsifiers and risk of type 2 diabetes. … read more
expert reaction to journalists’ questions about obesity drugs and fertility
Scientists react to questions raised about obesity drugs and fertility. Prof Ying Cheong, Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Honorary … read more
expert reaction to observational study finding that being treated by a female physician is associated with lower risk of death
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the sex of physicians and risk of patient death. Dr Gavin … read more
expert reaction to the European State of the Climate 2023 report published by Copernicus and the WMO
Scientists react to the European State of Climate 2023 report. Dr Radhika Khosla, Associate Professor, Smith School of Enterprise … read more
expert reaction to study looking at calories, time-restricted eating and weight loss
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of time-restricted eating on body weight. Dr Jacopo Scotucci, … read more
expert reaction to antipsychotics for dementia and associated harms
A study published in The BMJ looks at antipsychotic use in people with dementia. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of … read more
expert reaction to claims heavy rain in Dubai was caused by cloud seeding
Scientists react to claims that Dubai flooding was caused by cloud seeding. Dr Edward Gryspeerdt, Imperial’s Grantham Institute for … read more
expert reaction to observational study on internet use, sleep duration, exercise and school absences
A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at internet use, sleep, exercise and school absences. Prof Pete … read more
expert reaction to MPs debating tobacco and vapes bill today
Scientists react to MPs debating the tobacco and vapes bill. Prof Stephen Holgate, MRC Clinical Professor Of Immunopharmacology & Honorary … read more
expert reaction to study of Prasinezumab for motor progression in Parkinson’s disease
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at Prasinezumab and motor progression in Parkinson’s disease. The following comments were provided … read more
expert reaction to observational study on adverse childhood events and problematic smart phone use across sexual orientation and gender expression
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at adolescent smart phone use and sexual orientation and gender expression. Dr Emma … read more
expert reaction to clinical trial of low dose esketamine after childbirth for mothers with symptoms of prenatal depression
A study published in The BMJ looks at a clinical trial of esketamine for mothers with prenatal depression symptoms. Dr Camilla … read more
expert reaction to higher media use associated with more psychotic experiences during early adulthood
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at adolescent media use and psychosis during adulthood. Dr Simona Skripkauskaite, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher … read more
expert reaction to systematic reviews looking at puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition in children
Several reviews have been published looking at puberty blockers and gender dysphoria in children. Dr Gavin Stewart, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to the Cass Review final report: ‘Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people: Final report’
Scientists react to the Cass Review final report. Dr Roman Raczka, President-Elect of the British Psychological Society, said: “We … read more
scientists comment on death of Professor Peter Higgs
Scientists react to the death of Professor Peter Higgs. Professor Frank Close OBE FRS, Professor Emeritus of Theoretical Physics … read more
Does long Covid after hospitalisation leave signatures in the blood?
Two UK-wide research programmes, PHOSP-COVID and ISARIC-4C, have been following people who were hospitalised with Covid and went on to … read more