Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
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 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
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
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
expert reaction to news that NHS England has awarded a contract to operate the NHS’s new “federated data platform” (FDP) to join up patient data
Experts react to news of Palantir operating the NHS’s new federated data platform. James Davenport, Hebron & Medlock Professor … read more
Expert reaction to study of infertility and autism spectrum disorder in children
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at infertility and the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. Dr … read more
expert reaction to modelling study of photosynthesis and carbon uptake by plants
A study published in Science Advances looks at photosynthesis and carbon uptake by plants. Prof Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change … read more
expert reaction to systematic review on the effectiveness of air filtering and decontamination to prevent respiratory infections
A study published in Preventative Medicine looks at the effectiveness of air filtering to prevent respiratory infections. Dr Shaun Fitzgerald, Director, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at an epidemic-economic model of Covid based on data from New York city
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at an epidemic-economic model of COVID. Prof Katharina Hauck, Professor in Health … read more