Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Morocco earthquake
Scientists respond to news that Morocco has been struck by an earthquake. Ziggy Lubkowski, Associate Director and seismic design … read more
expert reaction to UN global stocktake
Scientists respond to UN ‘global stocktake’ report on climate change. Prof Daniela Schmidt, Professor of Earth Sciences, University of … read more
expert reaction to NICE recommending tirzepatide as a new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes
NICE has announced that it will now recommend the medication tirzepatide as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. Dr … read more
expert reaction to unpublished abstract and poster on air pollution and birth weight
An unpublished study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023 looks at the relationship between high air pollution … read more
expert reaction to humanized kidneys grown in pigs
A study published in Cell Stem Cell looks at the growth of humanized kidneys in pigs from stem cells. … read more
scientists comment on government announcement that it will not re-join EU Euratom programme
In has been announced that the UK will not re-join EU Euratom programme. Dr Nick Walkden, UK Director – … read more
expert reaction to observational study on hormonal contraception and painkiller use and risk of blood clots
A study published in The BMJ looks at the risk of blood clots in women taking painkillers and hormonal contraception. … read more
expert reaction to claim that vaping is as bad for oral health as smoking
A press release by the European Federation of Periodontology made the claim that vaping was as harmful for oral health … read more
expert reaction to Mendelian Randomisation and GWAS study looking at the risk of depression and type 2 diabetes
A study published in Diabetes Care looks at the relationship between type 2 diabetes and depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at emulsifier E numbers and cardiovascular disease risk
A study published in BMJ looks at the relationship between emulsifier consumption and cardiovascular risk. Prof Kevin Whelan, Professor … read more
expert reaction to government announcement that UK is re-joining Horizon
Scientists react to the announcement that the UK is re-joining the EU science research programme Horizon. Steve Elliott, Chief … read more
expert reaction to study on a model mimicking the structure of a post-implantation human embryo
A study published in Nature looks at a model of an embryo with a structure similar to that of a … read more
expert reaction to Summer 2023: the hottest on record
A Copernicus Climate Change Service press release reports that summer 2023 has been the hottest summer recorded. Dr Friederike … read more
expert reaction to situation with RAAC in school buildings
The Department for Education have announced a change in their approach to managing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a building … read more
expert reaction to study looking at global cancer cases among the under 50s over past three decades
A study published in BMJ oncology looks at the global increase in early-onset cancer cases. Professor Montserrat García-Closas, Professor … read more
expert reaction to report on adult smoking habits
A report published by the ONS looks at adult smoking habits in 2022, including cigarette and e-cigarette usage. Prof … read more
expert reaction to IPBES invasive alien species assessment report
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) have published a new report on the rising threat of invasive … read more
IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report
Invasive alien species are one of the five major direct drivers of biodiversity loss globally, alongside land- and sea-use change, … read more
expert reaction to study of blood biomarkers during hospitalisation with COVID and cognitive dysfunction at 6 and 12 months later
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at acute blood biomarker profiles and cognitive deficits 6 and 12 months after … read more
Biomarkers for cognitive dysfunction after COVID-19 hospitalisation (PHOSP study)
Researchers have studied the blood of patients who were hospitalised with COVID-19, reporting two biomarkers measured during admission which are … read more