Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to news Online Safety Bill will become law, having passed through the House of Lords
The Online Safety Bill passed through the House of Lords on Tuesday 19th September read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation interventions for Long COVID in adults
A review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open looks at rehabilitation interventions for Long COVID in adults. Prof … read more
expert reaction to attribution study for the flooding disasters in Libya and Greece, as published by World Weather Attribution (WWA)
A report issued by World Weather Attribution has looked at climate change attribution of the flooding disasters in Libya and … read more
expert reaction to study of TV and DVD screentime and developmental performances in children at 1-3 years
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at screen time and developmental performance among children aged 1-3 in Japan. … read more
expert reaction to proposed ban of American bully XL dogs
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced urgent work to define and ban the American bully XL dog breed. … read more
expert reaction to Phase 3 study of MDMA therapy for moderate to severe PTSD
Results of a phase 3 trial looking at MDMA-assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD have been published in Nature … read more
expert reaction to France halting iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
It has been reported that France has ordered a halt to sales of the iPhone 12 due to breaches of … read more
expert reaction to Storm Daniel and Libya flooding
Scientists respond to news that Eastern Libya has been hit by severe flooding following Storm Daniel. Prof Hannah Cloke, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood levels of organochlorine contaminants mixtures and cardiovascular disease
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at blood levels of organochlorine contaminants mixtures and cardiovascular disease. Prof … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane review of most effective ways to quit smoking
A review published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at pharmacological and electronic cigarette interventions for smoking cessation in adults. … read more
scientists respond to sad news of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut’s death
Roger Highfield, Science Director, Science Museum Group, and coauthor, with Sir Ian Wilmut, of After Dolly: the Promise and Perils … read more
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