Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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expert reaction to NICE’s draft guidance on tirzepatide for obesity
Scientists react to NICE publishing draft guidance on tirzepatide for obesity.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
expert reaction to study of real-world adolescent smart phone use and mood
A study published in PLOS ONE looks at adolescent smartphone use and mood. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and … read more
AI deepfakes and election misinformation
A general election has just been called in the UK, and many other elections are planned around the world in … read more
expert reaction to study investigating changes to the gut microbiome associated with diet
A study published in Nature Communications looks at diet and changes in the gut microbiome. Dr Duane Mellor, Dietitian and Spokesperson … read more
expert reaction to study looking at heat inactivation and infectivity cow’s milk containing avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in mice
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine looks at cows milk containing avian influenza virus A (H5N1) … read more
pre election period – reminder of clarification regarding scientists and media work
This text is taken from a message sent by Fiona Fox to scientists and press officers on 23/05/2024. Hi … read more
expert reaction to the report ‘Hooking the next generation: how the tobacco industry captures young customers’
Scientists react to a report published by the World Health Organisation looking at how the tobacco industry captures young customers. … read more
expert reaction to general election being called to happen on 4 July 2024
Experts comment on Rishi Sunak calling a general election for the 4th July. Danielle Hamm, Director of the Nuffield … read more
expert reaction to a study of mental disorders across adolescent peer networks
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at mental disorders among adolescent peers. The following comments were provided by our … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by electric/hybrid cars as petrol/diesel ones
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health looks at electric/hybrid cars and pedestrian safety. Prof Benjamin … read more