Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
Indicators of Global Climate Change 2023
Indicators of Global Climate Change 2023 is the second in a series of annual updates on the state of the … read more
expert reaction to a systematic literature review of internet use and behaviour and development of adolescents
A review published in PLOS Mental Health looks at internet use and behaviour and development of teens. Professor David … read more
expert reaction to cyber-attack on major London hospitals
Scientists react to news of a cyber attack on London hospitals. Professor John Clark, Professor of Computer and Information … read more
expert reaction to NICE’s draft guidance on tirzepatide for obesity
Scientists react to NICE publishing draft guidance on tirzepatide for obesity. Dr Simon Cork, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Anglia … read more
NHS patients receive personalised cancer vaccine candidates
A groundbreaking NHS programme to help trial and develop new treatments designed to induce an immune response that aims to … read more
expert reaction to sulphur reductions in shipping fuel and increased maritime warming
A study published in Communications Earth & Environment looks at shipping emissions and maritime warming. Dr Laura Wilcox, Associate Professor at … read more