Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to news that the COVID and flu boosters have been brought forward in England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced that this year’s autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccine programmes will … read more
What’s happening with wildfires around the world?
Wildfire has been a big subject in 2023, particularly in Canada, Hawaii and Greece. Are we are seeing more wildfires … read more
expert reaction to study estimating lifetime gained with cancer screening tests
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at lifetime gained with cancer screening tests. Prof Stephen Duffy, Professor … read more
expert reaction to observational study on gastrointestinal syndromes and diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
An observational study published in Gut looks at gastrointestinal syndromes preceding a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Dr Tim Bartels, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at association between eating emulsifiers during pregnancy and lactation and health risks in mouse offspring
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at maternal emulsifier consumption and offspring metabolic and neuropsychological health in mice. … read more
Non-pharmaceutical interventions for controlling COVID-19
A major Royal Society report COVID-19: examining the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions has reviewed the international scientific evidence gathered during … read more
expert reaction to Royal Society report examining the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19
The report published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A looks at the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to observational study on shift workers and their memory and cognition
An observational study published in PLOS ONE looks at shift work and cognitive impairment among middle aged and older adults. … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting a small percentage of leaves on trees in tropical forests may be approaching the maximum temperature for photosynthesis to work
A study published in Nature suggests that tropical forests are approaching critical temperature thresholds. Dr Chloe Brimicombe, Climate Scientist … read more