Author Archives: Science Media Centre
post office IT scandal underlines need for a reset in corporate communications (external op-ed)
See Fiona Fox’s Press Gazette piece on how ‘Mr Bates vs. the Post Office’ relates to the corporate comms strategies … read more
expert reaction to study of impacts of vaping in pregnancy and comparison with smoking
A study published in Addiction compares the impacts of smoking and vaping during pregnancy. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of Addiction Sciences, … read more
expert reaction to study reporting that Chinese researchers have successfully cloned a rhesus monkey
A new study published in Nature Communications reports the successful cloning of a rhesus monkey. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge FRS FMedSci, … read more
expert reaction to under vaccination and severe COVID-19 outcomes
A study published in The Lancet looks at under vaccination and severed COVID-19 outcomes. Dr Andrew Freedman, Reader in Infectious … read more
First all-UK study of 67 million people reveals consequences of missed COVID-19 vaccines
The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a … read more
mr. bates and the anti-comms officer
The reaction to Mr Bates vs. The Post Office has been extraordinary in a variety of ways. As an oldie … read more
expert reaction to press release from APHA reporting avian influenza having been detected in mammals in the sub-Antarctica for the first time
Scientists react to the detection of avian influenza in mammals in the sub-Antarctica region. Dr Kathleen Steinhöfel, a Reader in … read more
expert reaction to study providing insights for precision cancer care from the 100,000 Genomes Project
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at cancer care insights from the 100,000 Genomes Project. Professor Trevor Graham, Professor of … read more
Novel insights for precision cancer care from the 100,000 Genomes Project
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a technique that allows us to read someone’s entire genome with a single test. The … read more
expert reaction to observational study on types of diet and COVID-19 infection
A study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at vegetarian and plant based diets and the incidence of COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers
A study published in BMJ Oncology looks at proteomic-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers. Professor Richard Sullivan, Director … read more
expert reaction to Copernicus 2023 Global Climate Highlights
Scientists react to the Copernicus 2023 Global Climate Highlights Report. Prof Richard Betts, Head of Climate Impacts Research, Met … read more
expert reaction to a study claiming that epidemic modelling needs to be overhauled to include social networks
A study published in the Journal of Physics: Complexity looks at knowledge of social networks in epidemic modelling. Dr Marc … read more
expert reaction to study of early life digital media use and atypical sensory processing
A study published in JAMA Paediatrics looks at digital media use during early life and atypical sensory processing. Dr Marina Bazhydai, … read more
expert reaction to all the flooding and flood warnings across England and Wales
Scientists react to flood warnings issues in England and Wales following recent storms. Prof Roger Falconer, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study of hearing loss, hearing aid use and dementia
A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery looks at hearing loss and hearing aid use and the risk of dementia. … read more
expert reaction to Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages
Scientists react to the 2023-2024 SIT committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages. Dr Ken Bruce, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at nirsevimab preventive antibody jab for prevention of hospitalisations due to RSV in infants
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looks at nirsevimab for the prevention of RSV hospitalisations in infants. … read more
expert reaction to study of benzodiazepine and miscarriage
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at benzodiazepine use and the risk of miscarriage. Prof Christiaan Vinkers, Psychiatrist and Stress & … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA and ONS release latest Winter COVID-19 Infection Study data
Scientists react to Winter COVID-19 infection study data released by UKHSA and ONS. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more