Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to UK plan to tackle forever chemicals
Scientists comment on DEFRA’s (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) plan to tackle forever chemicals (PFAS). Prof Mohamed … read more
expert reaction to modelling study on HPV vaccination status in women and cervical cancer screening
A modelling study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at HPV vaccination status in women and cervical cancer screening. Dr … read more
expert reaction to reports that debris from a Chinese rocket is coming to Earth
Scientists comment on reports that debris from a Chinese rocket (Zhuque-3) is coming to earth and may crash into Britain. … read more
expert reaction to paper on Google DeepMind’s AlphaGenome
A study published in Nature looks at Google Deepmind’s AI AlphaGenome tool for predicting function from DNA sequences. Professor Kristian Helin, … read more
expert reaction to Nipah virus outbreak
Scientists comment on a Nipah virus outbreak in India. Prof Piero Olliaro, Professor of Poverty Related Infectious Diseases, University … read more
expert reaction to study on associations between menopause and HRT use on mental health, cognition, and brain morphology
A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at associations between menopause and HRT use and mental health. Prof Ciara McCabe, Professor … read more
expert reaction to news that the UK has lost its measles elimination status
Scientists comment on news that the UK has lost its measles elimination status. Prof Andrew Pollard, Director of the … read more
expert reaction to a study investigating global atmospheric microplastic emissions
A study published in Nature investigates atmospheric microplastics emissions from land and water. Dr Soroush Abolfathi, Reader in Water and Environmental … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between Generative AI use and depressive symptoms among US adults
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between Generative AI use and depressive symptoms among US adults. … read more
expert reaction to research letter on the feasibility of paediatric type 1 diabetes screening
A research letter published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology looks feasibility of UK paediatric type 1 diabetes screening. Prof Shareen Forbes, … read more
expert reaction to types of physical activity and mortality
Two cohort studies published in BMJ Medicine looks at types of physical activity and mortality. Prof Tom Yates, Professor of Physical … read more
expert reaction to the UN report “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era”
Scientists comment on a UN report: “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era” Prof … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between long-term air pollution exposure and risk of Motor Neurone Disease
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at exposure to air pollution and the risk of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). … read more
Limiting social media use and adolescent mental health – launch of a world-first trial
There are many strong opinions on whether the UK should implement a ban on social media for young people. The … read more
expert reaction to study reanalysing UPF clinical trial and looking at food choice and energy and nutrient intake on an unprocessed diet
A re-analysis of an ultra-processed food clinical trial looks at food choice, energy and nutrient intake on an unprocessed diet. … read more
expert reaction to Public Attitudes to Science 2025
Scientists comment on the ‘Public Attitudes to Science 2025‘ report. Dr Alicia Greated, Executive Director of the Campaign for … read more
Public Attitudes to Science – new report
Over the last 25 years, the Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) studies have provided data on what people in the … read more
expert reaction to launch of trial to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists comment on the launch of a trial by LifeArc to test whether a finger prick test could be used … read more
expert reaction to review showing that taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
A study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health looks at paracetamol use during pregnancy and the risk of … read more