Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to impact of cold weather on human health
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued a cold weather alert across England from Wednesday 7 December. Dr Laurence … read more
expert reaction to study looking at association of consumption of ultra-processed food and cognitive decline
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to UK Group A Strep outbreaks
We’ve had a few media requests from journalists about the recent deaths in children associated with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) … read more
UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) – What can we expect?
After several pushbacks, part 2 of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) will take place from 7 – 19 December … read more
results of RCT into new therapy that could reduce level of child sex offending
The use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is an international public health and child protection challenge. Researchers at the … read more
expert reaction to results of RCT into new therapy that could reduce level of child sex offending
Results of a randomised placebo-controlled trial into internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on use of child sexual abuse material … read more
expert reaction to unpublished abstract comparing donanemab and aducanumab on amyloid lowering in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference 2022 compares the … read more
expert reaction to phase 3 trial results of lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s disease
Results of the phase 3 trial of lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s disease has been published in New England Journal of … read more
expert reaction to HFEA report on Trends in Egg, Sperm & Embryo Donation
A report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) looks at trends in egg, sperm, and embryo donation. … read more
expert reaction to current COVID situation in China
A few journalists have asked us about the current COVID situation in China, so here are some comments from scientists … read more
expert reaction to mice/human tissue study of maternal diet and neurological disorders in male offspring
A study published in Nature Metabolism looks at maternal diet and neurobehavioral effects in offspring. Dr Duane Mellor, Registered … read more
expert reaction to Strep A outbreak at a school in Surrey
There have been reports that a child has died after being infected in a bacteria outbreak at a Surrey primary … read more
expert reaction to study of a multivalent mRNA vaccine candidate as a prototype for a universal flu vaccine
A study published in Science looks at a multivalent mRNA vaccine candidate against all known influenza virus subtypes. Dr … read more
the dementia research landscape – Q&A in advance of CTAD
Dementia research is at a tipping point. Earlier this year, an Alzheimer’s drug, Eisai’s lecanemab, demonstrated a small but clear … read more
how can we target the ecosystems that support cancer to find new treatments? the ICR and the Royal Marsden’s new research strategy
Researchers believe we need a new approach to treating cancer and have identified that the complex ecosystem that supports tumours … read more
expert reaction to new science funding announcement
The Prime Minister set out his plan for innovation in the UK in his speech to the CBI, meanwhile the … read more
expert reaction to end of COP27
Beginning on Sunday 6th November, the COP27 climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh have now been drawn to a close. … read more
expert reaction to an unpublished abstract on long term follow up of health outcomes and survival after radiotherapy for breast cancer
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference gives results from a 30-year analysis … read more
expert reaction to study of a clinical risk score prediction tool for dementia
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the development of a clinical risk score prediction tool for dementia. … read more