Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to research letter on social media use trajectories and cognitive performance in adolescents
A research letter published in JAMA looks at adolescent social media use and cognitive performance. Prof Victoria Goodyear, Professor of Physical … read more
expert reaction to Environmental Audit Committee’s report ‘Flood resilience in England’
Scientists comment on the EAC (Environmental Audit Committee) report on ‘Flood Resilience in England’. Sam Gould, director of … read more
expert reaction to non peer-reviewed abstract on a brain test predicting sexual dysfunction in those treated with SSRIs for depression
A non-peer reviewed abstract presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Amsterdam looks at a brain test … read more
expert reaction to study of screen time and academic achievement
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at screen time and academic achievement tests. Prof Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, … read more
expert reaction to study on the health of the offspring of rats exposed to e-cigarette vapour
A study published in the Journal of Physiology looks at the health of the offspring of rats exposed to e-cigarette vapour. … read more
expert reaction to study on a modified pig liver being transplanted into a living person for the first time
A study published in the Journal of Hepatology looks at a genetically engineered pig liver transplanted into a living person for the … read more
expert reaction to reports from Politico that the UK government has drawn up proposals to increase the amount the NHS pays pharmaceutical firms for drugs
Scientists comment on reports from Politico that the Government are proposing to increase the price the NHS pays pharmaceutical firms … read more
expert reaction to study of blood based diagnostic biomarkers for ME/CFS
A study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine looks at blood based diagnostic markers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). … read more
expert reaction to study of amyloid-β clearance in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy looks at amyloid-β clearance in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr … read more
Expert Encounter with Professor Sir Ian Chapman
Professor Sir Ian Chapman is the new chief executive of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). As is our way with … read more
Changing food systems could ease climate and health crises – Expert Reaction
An international report finds that global food systems contribute to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, while almost half the world’s … read more
expert reaction to study on strengthening biosecurity screening for genes that encode proteins of concern
A study published in Science looks at screening for genes that encode proteins of concern to strengthen biosecurity. Prof Natalio Krasnogor, … read more
expert reaction to Conservatives saying they’ll repeal the Climate Change Act 2008
Scientists comment on the Conservative Party saying they will repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act. Prof Pete Smith FRS, … read more
expert reaction to study of genetic and developmental profiles of autism spectrum disorder
A study published in Nature looks at genetic and developmental profiles of autism. Dr Michael Absoud, Adjunct Reader in Paediatric Neurodisability, … read more
expert reaction to randomised clinical trial of memantine for social impairment in young people with autism spectrum disorder
Results from a randomised clinical trial (RCT) look at the use of Memantine to treat social impairment in young people … read more
expert reaction to a paper describing the creation of functional egg cells from human skin cells through cell reprogramming
A study published in Nature Communications looks at reprogramming human skin cells to create functional egg cells. Prof Roger Sturmey, Professor … read more
expert reaction to phase 3 trial of cannabis extract VER-01 for chronic low back pain
Results from a phase 3 randomised controlled trial looks at the use of cannabis extract VER-01 for chronic lower back … read more
What’s the drought situation in the UK?
This summer was the warmest on record, with dry weather across the UK leading to water restrictions in parts of … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract looking at the associated protective effect of eating fruit on the impact of air pollution on lung function
A conference abstract presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress (ERSC) looks at the effect of eating fruit on the … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract looking at the effect of dog ownership on the development of asthma
A conference abstract presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress (ERSC) suggests that owning a dog as a child might protect … read more