Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at risk of gastrointestinal adverse events with GLP-1 agonists (e.g. semaglutide or liraglutide) when used for weight loss
A study published in JAMA looks at the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects when taking semaglutide or liraglutide weight loss … read more
expert reaction to bedbug situation in Paris
Scientists respond to news of a bed bug outbreak in Paris. Prof James Logan, Professor of Medical Entomology and … read more
expert reaction to PM proposing incremental raising of smoking age in England
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed incremental raising of the smoking age in England. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of … read more
the public need good scientists to enter the fray, industry links or not
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Manager at the SMC. It’s not every day an … read more
expert reaction to the World Health Organization recommending the R21/Matrix-M vaccine for malaria prevention
The World Health Organisation have recommended the new R21/Matrix-M vaccine for malaria prevention. Sir Brian Greenwood, Professor of Clinical … read more
Expert Encounter with Jim Skea, Chair of IPCC
On 2nd October, Professor Jim Skea came to the SMC to meet the science and environment journalists who will be … read more
expert reaction to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman being awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
Dr Katalin Karikó and Dr Drew Weissman have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their work … read more
expert reaction to new NHS Digital / UKHSA childhood vaccination coverage statistics for England
New childhood vaccination coverage statistics have been published by UKHSA. Prof Helen Bedford, Professor of Child Public Health, Great … read more
Ultra-processed food – what does the science say?
The topic of ultra-processed foods has entered the public debate this year, after celebrities and others in the public eye … read more
State of Nature Report
The State of Nature report, led by the RSPB and with over 50 partners, uses nearly 50 years of data … read more
expert reaction to quarterly vaccination coverage statistics for children aged up to 5 years in the UK (COVER programme): April to June 2023
Vaccination coverage statistics for children in the UK have been published by the UKHSA. Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study of stem cells to treat MS
A study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at the use of stem cells to treat MS. … read more
expert reaction to an analysis of the body of research on long COVID suggesting potential methodological flaws
A study published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine looks at the analysis of long COVID research and its potential flaws. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study looking at molnupiravir and new SARS-CoV-2 mutational signatures
A study published in Nature looks at molnupiravir-associated SARS-CoV-2 mutational signatures. Dr Chris Illingworth, Senior Lecturer (Virology), University of Glasgow, … read more
Multiorgan abnormalities on MRI scans from patients hospitalised with COVID-19 (C-MORE/PHOSP study)
The C-MORE (Capturing the MultiORgan Effects of COVID-19) ) and PHOSP study (Post-hospitalisation COVID-19) groups will present their findings of … read more
expert reaction to study on effect of e-cigarettes (and other reduced-risk nicotine delivery products) on smoking prevalence and cigarettes sales
A study published in Public Health Research looks at the effect of e-cigarettes on cigarette sales and smoking prevalence. Dr Jamie … read more
expert reaction to study on suppressing negative thoughts and mental health
A study published in Science Advances looks at suppressing negative thoughts and mental health. Luis Valero Aguayo, Professor of Psychology at … read more
expert reaction to observational study of ultra processed food and risk of depression
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at ultra processed food and the risk of depression. Priya Tew, Registered dietitian … read more
scientists respond to news reports that the PM will make a speech announcing changes to climate policy
There have been news reports that PM Rishi Sunak will announce changes to climate policy. Prof Sir Jim McDonald … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mouse gut immune cells and dietary emulsifiers
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at mouse gut immune cells and dietary emulsifiers. Prof Nathalie Juge, Group Leader and … read more