Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to report from module 1 of the Covid inquiry
Scientists react to the module 1 report of the Covid inquiry. Prof Christophe Fraser, Moh Family Foundation Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study of prenatal dietary patterns and autism in children
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at prenatal diet patterns and autism in children. Dr Rosa Hoekstra, Reader in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at cross reactive T cell responses in adenovirus-based COVID 19 vaccines
A study published in NPJ Vaccines looks at T cell responses in adenovirus-based COVID vaccines. Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of … read more
expert reaction to elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus outbreak at Dublin Zoo
Scientists comment on a herpesvirus outbreak at Dublin Zoo. Prof Julian Chantrey, Professor of Veterinary Pathology, University of Liverpool, … read more
expert reaction to the King’s speech
Scientists react to the science elements of the King’s speech. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Master of Trinity College and … read more
expert reaction to study on the ageing effects of a pro-inflammatory protein, IL11, in mice
A study published in Nature looks at the inflammatory protein IL-11 and ageing in mice. Prof Ilaria Bellantuono, Professor of Musculoskeletal … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption in UK adolescents
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition looks at ultra-processed food consumption in UK teens. Dr Aisling Daly RNutr, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at concussion- related biomarkers in retired rugby players
A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences looks at concussion biomarkers in retired rugby players. Dr Amanda … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guidance on digital technologies for assessing ADHD in children and young people
Scientists react to NICE draft guidance on technologies for assessing ADHD. Dr Jessica Eccles, Chair of the Royal College … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sex, gender, and brain network patterns using brain imaging in children
A study published in Science Advances looks at the association of brain network patterns with children’s birth sex and self/parent-reported gender. … read more
expert reaction to Screen Media Use and Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
An analysis of a Randomised Clinical Trial, published in JAMA Network Open looks at children and adolescent media use and mental health. … read more
expert reaction to secondary analysis of an RCT on screen media use and mental health of children and adolescents
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the impact of a screen time intervention on the mental health of … read more
expert reaction to observational study of semaglutide use in type 2 diabetes and 12-month neurological and psychiatric outcomes
A study published in eClinicalMedicine looks at the neurological effects of semaglutide when used to treat type 2 diabetes. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study finding that second-hand vaping exposure to nicotine is very low compared to second-hand smoking
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at second-hand nicotine exposure and second-hand smoking. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical … read more
expert reaction to study on sleep, chronotype and cognition
A study published in BMJ Public Health looks at the association between sleep duration, chronotype and cognitive function. Dr Jacqui … read more
expert reaction to study of toddlers using different tablet content and responses to attention prompts
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at toddlers’ responses to attention prompts when offered content on a tablet vs … read more
expert reaction to exposure to air pollution in pregnancy and cerebral palsy in babies
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between air pollution exposure during pregnancy and the risk of … read more
expert reaction study on features of infection and transmission of bovine H5N1 influenza
A study published in Nature looks at the infectivity and transmission of H5N1 influenza. Prof Ash Banyard, Virologist, Animal and Plant … read more
expert reaction to study reporting that altered gut microbiome is associated with autism spectrum disorder in children
A study published in Nature Microbiology looks at gut microbiome markers and autism in children. Dr Elizabeth Lund, Independent Consultant in … read more
expert reaction to IARC monographs evaluating the carcinogenicity of talc
Scientists react to an IARC evaluation of carcinogenicity of talc. Prof Paul Pharoah, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical … read more