Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Is lifestyle or genetics more important for age-related diseases?
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health at the University of Oxford has investigated whether lifestyle and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at genetic and lifestyle factors, and premature death, ageing and age-related diseases
A paper published in Nature Medicine looks at the contribution of genetic and lifestyle factors to risk of premature death, ageing, and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at life expectancy changes in 20 European countries from 1990-2021
A study published in The Lancet Public Health looks at life expectancy changes across 20 European countries from 1990-2020. Prof Jennifer … read more
expert reaction to four papers trialling treatments for ALS within the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial
Four papers published in JAMA, JAMA Neurology and JAMA Network Open look at Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) treatment results from the HEALY … read more
expert reaction to EDX medical press release giving topline findings on a new prostate cancer screening test
Scientists comment on a press release from EDX that gives findings on a new screening test for prostate cancer. … read more
expert reaction to asteroid 2024 YR4 currently predicted to have a small chance of hitting the Earth in 2032
Scientists comment on asteroid 2024 YR4 which may hit Earth in 2032. Prof Martin Ward, Emeritus Temple Chevallier Professor … read more
expert reaction to study of impact of emissions from brake pads on lung cells compared to diesel emissions
A study published in Particle Fibre and Toxicology compares the impact of emissions from break pads and diesel on lung cells. … read more
expert reaction to systematic review of studies on impacts of global pesticide use on biodiversity
A systematic review published in Nature Communications looks at the impact of pesticide use on biodiversity. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at hormonal contraceptives and stroke and heart attack risk
A study published in the BMJ looks at hormonal contraceptives and the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at once-weekly semaglutide in adults with alcohol use disorder
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at the use of semaglutide in adults with alcohol use disorder. Prof Felicity Gavins, … read more
expert reaction to two papers assessing the impact of 2024 temperatures on Paris Agreement targets
Two papers published in Nature Climate Change look at the impact of 2024 temperatures on Paris Agreement targets (1.5 degrees). Dr … read more
expert reaction to Public Accounts Committee report on Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) Technologies
Scientists comment on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) technologies. Prof Stuart … read more
expert reaction to reports of first reported Clade 1 mpox case in Ireland
Irish and UK based scientists comment on the first case of Clade 1 Mpox detected in Ireland. Prof Eoin … read more
expert reaction to Copernicus data reporting that January 2025 was the warmest on record globally
Scientists comment on data published by Copernicus that shows January 2025 was the warmest on record globally. Dr Joel Hirschi, Associate … read more
expert reaction to study looking at whether reducing atmospheric sulphur stimulates more methane emissions from wetlands
A study published in Science Advances looks at reducing atmospheric sulphur and methane emissions from wetlands. Dr Eiko Nemitz, environmental physicist, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of cholesterol and glaucoma
An observational study published in British Journal of Ophthalmology looks at the association between cholesterol levels and glaucoma. Rachel Richardson, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at shipping aerosol emissions, ocean surface temperatures and rate of global warming
A study published in Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development looks at shipping aerosol emissions and the rate of global … read more
expert reaction to study looking at omega-3 and biological ageing in humans
A study published in Nature Aging looks at the effects of of omega-3, vitamin D and exercise on biological ageing. … read more
expert reaction to a study in Nature Medicine looking at the accumulation of microplastics in the brains of dead subjects
This study looked for microplastics and nanoplastics (millionths and billionths of a metre in size) in the brain and liver, … read more