Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to two studies looking at AstraZeneca’s GLP 1 pill, elecoglipron, for reducing weight and lowering blood-sugar in adults with and without type 2 diabetes
Two studies published in The Lancet look at AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill elecoglipron for weight loss and lowering blood-sugar in adults with and … read more
expert reaction to study investigating a drug (apitegromab) to help to preserve lean body mass during weight loss with tirzepatide
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at a drug to preserve lean body mass during weight loss with tirzepatide. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Perspective piece on ultra-processed foods and what RCT evidence can tell us
A perspective piece published in Science looks at the evidence around ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Dr Sumanto Haldar, Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences, … read more
expert reaction to the Oversight Committee report into data security at UK Biobank
Scientists comment on UK Biobank’s Oversight Committee report into data security. Professor Luc Rocher, Associate Professor, Oxford Internet Institute, University … read more
expert reaction to UK Government decision on prostate cancer screening
Scientists comment on the UK Government’s decision on prostate screening following the final recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee. … read more
expert reaction to proposed target for UK emission reduction (CB7), as announced by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Scientists comment on a proposed target for emission reduction, announced by the department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). … read more
expert reaction to press release from Grail on full results of the NHS-Galleri trial, being presented at ASCO
Scientists comment on a press release from Grail and presented at ASCO on unpublished results from the NHS-Galleri trial. … read more
expert reaction to two early blood test for identifying signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and new brain scan for detecting early biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease
Two studies published in The Lancet look at a blood test and new brain scan for detecting early biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease. … read more
UK National Screening Committee final recommendation on Prostate Cancer Screening
Last year the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) conducted an updated review of evidence for prostate cancer screening to … read more
expert reaction to final recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee for prostate cancer screening
Scientists comment on a final recommendation for a national screening programme for prostate cancer from the UK National Screening Committee … read more
Developing vaccines and therapeutics for Ebola
Journalists came to hear from researchers in the UK who are leading efforts to rapidly develop vaccines and therapeutics for … read more
expert reaction to announcement (not published study) of topline results from the TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 clinical trial of Retatrutide
Scientists comment on topline results from a phase III clinical trial of the hormone receptor agonist Retatrutide. Prof Graham … read more
Q&A on hantavirus + ISARIC work on hantavirus
We asked some scientists with expertise in hantavirus and/or public health responses to viruses and infectious diseases to sit on … read more
expert reaction to study looking at food preservatives, blood pressure and heart disease
A study published in the European Heart Journal looks at preservative food additives and blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. Rachel Richardson, … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis looking at evidence for vitamin D supplementation and fracture and fall prevention in older people
A meta-analysis published in The BMJ looks at evidence for vitamin D supplementation to prevent fractures and falls in older people. … read more
expert reaction to study on risk of formaldehyde and benzene exposure from a sealed stationary recreational vehicle
A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science looks at volatile organic compound exposure from recreational vehicles and health implications. … read more
expert reaction to the Enhanced Games beginning this week
Scientists comment on the Enhanced Games starting this week. Dr Catherine Norton, Associate Professor Sport & Exercise Nutrition, University … read more
expert reaction to study on amount of exercise done a week and benefits to heart health, using Mendelian randomisation
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine uses Mendelian randomisation to look at associations between exercise and cardiovascular health. … read more
expert reaction to initial genomes of the Bundibugyo virus from the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
Scientists comment on the genomes of the Bundibugyo virus from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda. Dr … read more
expert reaction to fourth case of meningitis in Reading
Scientists comment on the fourth case of meningitis in Reading. Prof Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, … read more