Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study suggesting many pregnant women may not be getting essential nutrients they need from modern diets
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at nutrient status in pregnant women. Dr Duane Mellor, Registered Dietitian and Senior Lecturer, … read more
The Global Carbon Budget 2023
As world leaders meet at COP28 in Dubai, the Global Carbon Project reveals the latest trends in global carbon emissions … read more
expert reaction to reports that COP28 president said there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels
Scientists react to the COP28 president saying there is ‘no science’ behind phasing out fossil fuels. Prof Myles Allen … read more
expert reaction to vitamin D supplements and bone fractures in children in Mongolia
A study in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and rates of bone fractures … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the cardiometabolic effects of omnivorous vs vegan diets
A new study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the effects of omnivorous vs vegan diets in identical twins. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study of pancreatic replacement therapy for maladaptive behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at pancreatic replacement therapy for behaviours in pre-school children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). … read more
UK Biobank releases world’s largest-by-far set of whole genome sequencing data
Despite huge advances in human genetics and medical research, we still know very little about how the majority of the … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis on social media use in young people and risky health behaviours
A study published in The BMJ looks at social media use and health risk behaviours in young people. Prof Mina … read more
expert reaction to study claiming an association between very high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ and dementia risk
A study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific looks at cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia. … read more
expert reaction to comments made by Michael Gove at the COVID-19 Inquiry about the origins of COVID-19, saying the virus may have been man-made
Scientists react to comments made today at the COVID-19 Inquiry about the origins of Coronavirus. Prof David Robertson, Head … read more
expert reaction to Cancer Research UK manifesto for cancer research and care
Scientists react to Cancer Research UK’s manifesto for cancer research and care. Prof Bernard Rachet, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA reporting detection of a human case of influenza A(H1N2)
Scientists react to news of a human case of influenza A being detected. Dr Andrew Catchpole, Chief Scientific Officer … read more
expert reaction to early-stage stem cell therapy trial showing promise for treating progressive MS
A study published in Cell Stem Cell looks at stem cell therapy for treating progressive multiple sclerosis. Dr Aravinthan Varatharaj, Clinical … read more
expert reaction to New Zealand saying they’re going to overturn smoking ban legislation
Scientists react to news that New Zealand are overturning the smoking ban legislation. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of Addiction … read more
expert reaction to new research suggesting that taste perception of ultra-processed foods is no better than less processed foods
A study published in Appetite looks at taste perception of ultra-processed foods. Dr Thomas A B Sanders, King’s College London, said: … read more
traditional news media remains crucial for science information in social media age
See Fiona Lethbridge’s piece for Press Gazette on the results of the SMC-commissioned IPSOS poll asking British adults where they … read more
smc press release – news media a bigger source of science information than social media
As part of its 20th anniversary the SMC commissioned Ipsos to run a public poll to try to find out … read more
smc summary of IPSOS poll into science and the media
This report summarises the findings of an Ipsos poll commissioned by the SMC to explore where the public get their … read more
expert reaction to ProMED report on undiagnosed pneumonia in children in China
Scientists react to news of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in China. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of … read more
expert reaction to the sciencey bits of the Autumn Statement
Scientists react to Science elements of the Autumn Statement. Prof Sarah Main, Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering … read more