Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at healthy plant-based versus less healthy plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes
A study published in Diabetes & Metabolism suggests that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with lower type-2 diabetes risk. Dr … read more
Appetite for Change: Food system options for nitrogen, environment & health
Nitrogen pollution contributes to poor air quality, biodiversity loss and climate change. A new report sets out a ‘recipe’ for … read more
expert reaction to the Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
Scientists react to news that the Iceland Volcano has erupted in the Reykjanes peninsula. Dr Matt Genge, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at feeding practices and metal concentrations in children’s blood
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at infant feeding practices and metal concentrations in the blood. Prof Andy Smith, … read more
expert reaction to news reports that Matthew Perry’s accidental death was partly from acute effects of ketamine
It was reported that Matthew Perry’s death was partly caused by acute effects of ketamine. Matthew Perry had previously received … read more
expert reaction to study showing that the decline in smoking in England has stalled since the pandemic
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at the decline in smoking in England since the pandemic. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor … read more
expert reaction to updated cholesterol treatment guidance, as published by NICE
NICE have published updated cholesterol treatment guidance. Prof Kausik Ray, Professor of Public Health and Deputy Director of the … read more
UKERC Review of Energy Policy 2023
The UK Energy Research Centre publishes its annual review of UK energy policy – a stocktake of progress over the … read more
expert reaction to pledges emerging from COP28
Scientists react to new pledges emerging from COP28. Prof Sir Adrian Smith, president of the Royal Society said: “The … read more
expert reaction to first UKHSA Health Effects of Climate Change report
Scientists react to the UKHSA Health Effects of Climate Change report. Prof Rosemary Green, Professor of Environment, Food and … read more
expert reaction to study on understanding and preventing unintended immune responses in mRNA therapeutics
A study published in Nature looks at unintended immune responses in mRNA therapeutics. Prof Stephen Griffin, Professor of Cancer Virology, University … read more
Understanding and preventing off-target effects of therapeutic mRNAs
Since the successful development of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, this technology is now considered game changing for the future … read more
The Global Tipping Points Report 2023
The Global Tipping Points Report is a peer-reviewed assessment of the threats and opportunities of negative and positive tipping points … read more
expert reaction to The Global Tipping Points Report 2023
Scientists react to the Global Tipping Points Report 2023. Dr Louise Sime, climate scientist and tipping points expert at … read more
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 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