Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to news that the United States has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement again
Scientists comment on the Unites States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer at the Centre … read more
expert reaction to systematic review on associations between prescribed drugs and dementia risk
A systematic review published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions looks at the association between prescribed drugs and … read more
expert reaction to a study investigating the health benefits and risks associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the health risks and benefits linked to GLP-1 receptor agonists. Prof Naveed Sattar, … read more
expert reaction to Met Office data suggesting carbon dioxide emissions are off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C
Data published by the Met Office looks at the carbon dioxide forecast for 2025. Prof Kevin Anderson, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane review on calorie labelling and food choices
A Cochrane review looks at calorie labelling and food choices. Dr Sally Moore, Lecturer in Nutritional Science; Registered Dietitian; … read more
Cochrane review on calorie labelling and food choices
UK legislation approved in 2021 and brought into force in 2022 require calorie information to be displayed on menus and … read more
expert reaction to a global commission proposing an overhaul of the diagnosis of obesity
This global commission report aims to redefine how obesity is diagnosed. The report suggests that looking solely at Body Mass Index … read more
Obesity global Commission – new model goes beyond BMI to diagnose obesity
More than one billion people are estimated to be living with obesity globally. A new global Commission on obesity is … read more
expert reaction to global commission on obesity diagnosis
A global commission published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology looks at the definition and diagnosis of clinical obesity. Prof Simon … read more
expert reaction to the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan
Scientists comment on the Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Louis Barson, Director of … read more
Glyphosate-resistant weeds in the UK
A glyphosate-resistant weed population have been identified on a farm in the UK. Glyphosate-resistance in weeds has been found elsewhere … read more
expert reaction to 2024 being (a) the warmest year on record globally and (b) the first year to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial
Scientists comment on Copernicus data that says 2024 is the warmest year on record and the first year to exceed 1.5 degrees. … read more
UK Biobank launch world’s most significant protein study
UK Biobank are launching the world’s largest study of the proteins circulating in our bodies, which they say will transform … read more
expert reaction to LA wildfires
Scientists comment on Los Angeles wildfires. Prof Apostolos Voulgarakis, Professor in Global Climate and Environmental Change, Imperial College London, … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between dietary patterns in women and bowel cancer risk
A study published in Nature Communications looks at dietary patterns in women and the risk of colorectal cancer. Dr David Nunan, … read more
expert reaction to study of human brain tissue reporting that injury reactivates latent HSV-1 virus and induces changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in Science Signalling looks at brain tissue injury in a dish, and the reactivation of latent HSV-1 virus that … read more
expert reaction to Ireland’s cold weather
Scientists comment on Ireland’s cold weather. Dr Jennifer Keenahan, Associate Professor, School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, said: … read more
expert reaction to study finding some maternal medications were associated with lower levels of protein and fat in breast milk
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at maternal antidepressant and anti-Inflammatory medications and levels of nutrients in human breast milk. … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the link between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores. Prof Kevin … read more