Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to UK government response to AI regulation white paper consultation
Scientists react to the response of the UK government to the AI regulation white paper consultation. Dr Andrew Garrett, … read more
expert reaction to King Charles’s cancer diagnosis
Scientists respond to news that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. Professor Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Professor in Cancer Epidemiology … read more
expert reaction to sponge skeleton data and passing 1.5C
A study published in Nature Climate Change looks at sponge skeleton data and global warming exceeding 1.5C. Prof Joeri Rogelj, Director … read more
expert reaction to phase 3 results of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine candidate in African Children
A study published in The Lancet looks at the results of the malaria R21/Matrix-M vaccine. Dr Alena Pance, Senior Lecturer in … read more
expert reaction to WHO/IARC estimates of the global burden of cancer
Experts react to WHO/IARC estimates of the global burden of cancer. The following comment was provided by our friends … read more
expert reaction to an association between transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people and long-term mental health conditions
A study published in The Lancet Public Health looks at long term mental health conditions in transgender, non binary and gender diverse … read more
expert reaction to Elon Musk reporting Neuralink has implanted wireless brain chip in a human
Scientists react to Elon Musk reporting that Neuralink has implanted a wireless brain chip in a human. Prof Tara … read more
expert reaction to study of Alzheimer’s Disease in recipients of cadaveric pituitary-derived growth hormone
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at Alzheimer’s Disease in recipients of cadaveric pituitary-derived growth hormone. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate … read more
expert reaction to govt announcement on smoking/vaping including ban on disposable vapes and smoke-free generation
Scientists react to the the Government announcing the ban on disposable vapes. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of plant based-diets and pregnancy outcomes
A study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica looks at plant based diets and pregnancy outcomes. Prof Ian Givens, Professor … read more
expert reaction to biomarker test for Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at Tau immunoassays for Alzheimer’s Disease Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and … read more
expert reaction to RCT of acupuncture for stroke patients with motor aphasia
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the effect of acupuncture on patients with post stroke motor aphasia. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study of lactose intolerance, milk intake and type 2 diabetes
A study published in Nature Metabolism looks at lactose intolerance and the association between milk intake and type 2 diabetes. The … read more
expert reaction to measles cases in West Midlands
Scientists react to reports of measles cases in the West Midlands. Professor Mike Tildesley, Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood protein signatures in Long COVID
A study published in Science looks at blood protein signatures in Long COVID. Dr Nathan Cheetham, a Senior Postdoctoral Data Scientist … read more
expert reaction to paper estimating cost to UK/EU of sea level rise based on high-emissions scenario
A paper published in Scientific Reports looks at economic damages due to climate driven sea level rise. Dr Robin Lamboll, Research … read more
post office IT scandal underlines need for a reset in corporate communications (external op-ed)
See Fiona Fox’s Press Gazette piece on how ‘Mr Bates vs. the Post Office’ relates to the corporate comms strategies … read more
expert reaction to study of impacts of vaping in pregnancy and comparison with smoking
A study published in Addiction compares the impacts of smoking and vaping during pregnancy. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of Addiction Sciences, … read more
expert reaction to study reporting that Chinese researchers have successfully cloned a rhesus monkey
A new study published in Nature Communications reports the successful cloning of a rhesus monkey. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge FRS FMedSci, … read more
expert reaction to under vaccination and severe COVID-19 outcomes
A study published in The Lancet looks at under vaccination and severed COVID-19 outcomes. Dr Andrew Freedman, Reader in Infectious … read more