Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a meta-analysis on statin side effects listed in package leaflets
A meta analysis published in The Lancet looks at side effects of statins listed on product labels. Prof Ian Douglas, Professor … read more
UKRI’s funding allocations 2026-30
UKRI is the UK’s largest investor of taxpayers’ money into research and innovation (R&I), with an annual budget of more than … read more
expert reaction to study looking at time trends in male to female ratio for autism diagnosis
A study published in The BMJ looks at time trends in a male to female ratio for autism diagnosis. Dr Amy … read more
expert reaction to testing menstrual blood for HPV
A study published in The BMJ looks at testing menstrual blood for human papillomavirus (HPV) during cervical cancer screening. Marta del … read more
expert reaction to study looking at physical fitness of transgender and cisgender women
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looks at the body composition and physical fitness of transgender and cisgender … read more
expert reaction to UK plan to tackle forever chemicals
Scientists comment on DEFRA’s (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) plan to tackle forever chemicals (PFAS). Prof Mohamed … read more
expert reaction to modelling study on HPV vaccination status in women and cervical cancer screening
A modelling study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at HPV vaccination status in women and cervical cancer screening. Dr … read more
expert reaction to reports that debris from a Chinese rocket is coming to Earth
Scientists comment on reports that debris from a Chinese rocket (Zhuque-3) is coming to earth and may crash into Britain. … read more
expert reaction to paper on Google DeepMind’s AlphaGenome
A study published in Nature looks at Google Deepmind’s AI AlphaGenome tool for predicting function from DNA sequences. Professor Kristian Helin, … read more
expert reaction to Nipah virus outbreak
Scientists comment on a Nipah virus outbreak in India. Prof Piero Olliaro, Professor of Poverty Related Infectious Diseases, University … read more
expert reaction to study on associations between menopause and HRT use on mental health, cognition, and brain morphology
A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at associations between menopause and HRT use and mental health. Prof Ciara McCabe, Professor … read more
expert reaction to news that the UK has lost its measles elimination status
Scientists comment on news that the UK has lost its measles elimination status. Prof Andrew Pollard, Director of the … read more
expert reaction to a study investigating global atmospheric microplastic emissions
A study published in Nature investigates atmospheric microplastics emissions from land and water. Dr Soroush Abolfathi, Reader in Water and Environmental … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between Generative AI use and depressive symptoms among US adults
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between Generative AI use and depressive symptoms among US adults. … read more
expert reaction to research letter on the feasibility of paediatric type 1 diabetes screening
A research letter published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology looks feasibility of UK paediatric type 1 diabetes screening. Prof Shareen Forbes, … read more
expert reaction to types of physical activity and mortality
Two cohort studies published in BMJ Medicine looks at types of physical activity and mortality. Prof Tom Yates, Professor of Physical … read more
expert reaction to the UN report “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era”
Scientists comment on a UN report: “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era” Prof … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between long-term air pollution exposure and risk of Motor Neurone Disease
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at exposure to air pollution and the risk of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). … read more
Limiting social media use and adolescent mental health – launch of a world-first trial
There are many strong opinions on whether the UK should implement a ban on social media for young people. The … read more