Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to rise in whooping cough infections in the UK
Scientists react to a rise in whooping cough cases in the UK. Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University … read more
expert reaction to study of the APOE-4 genetic variant and Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the genetic variants and Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Jonathan Schott, Chief Medical Officer at … read more
expert reaction to the government being defeated in the High Court over its climate plans
Scientists react to government defeat in the High Court over climate plans. Professor Sir Brian Hoskins, Chair of the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at medically assisted reproduction and risk of cancer among offspring
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at medically assisted reproduction and cancer risk. Rachel Cutting, HFEA Director of Compliance … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of psilocybin for depression
A study published in the BMJ looks at psilocybin for treating depression symptoms. Prof David Nutt, The Edmond J Safra … read more
expert reaction to study looking at negative emotions (including anger and anxiety) and measures of blood vessel function
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association looks at the effect of negative emotions on blood vessel … read more
expert reaction to observational study of lead and uranium levels in urine of teen vapers
A study published in Tobacco Control looks at metal exposure in teen vapers. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of Applied Statistics, … read more
expert reaction to the open consultation for the health and disability green paper, and comments by Mel Stride (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) on health and disability reform
Scientists react to the health and disability green paper and comments made by the Secretary of State on health and … read more
expert reaction to phase III clinical trial of melanoma mRNA vaccine recruiting its first patients at UCLH
Scientists react to a clinical trial of melanoma mRNA vaccines. Prof Lawrence Young, Professor of Molecular Oncology, University of … read more
expert reaction to survey of tech experts on concerns of AI deepfakes use in the general election, as published by BCS
Scientists react to a deepfakes and AI survey published by BCS. Dr Andrew Rogoyski, Director of Innovation and Partnerships … read more
expert reaction to study looking at emulsifiers and type 2 diabetes
A study published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at food additive emulsifiers and risk of type 2 diabetes. … read more
expert reaction to journalists’ questions about obesity drugs and fertility
Scientists react to questions raised about obesity drugs and fertility. Prof Ying Cheong, Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Honorary … read more
expert reaction to observational study finding that being treated by a female physician is associated with lower risk of death
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the sex of physicians and risk of patient death. Dr Gavin … read more
expert reaction to the European State of the Climate 2023 report published by Copernicus and the WMO
Scientists react to the European State of Climate 2023 report. Dr Radhika Khosla, Associate Professor, Smith School of Enterprise … read more
expert reaction to study looking at calories, time-restricted eating and weight loss
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of time-restricted eating on body weight. Dr Jacopo Scotucci, … read more
expert reaction to antipsychotics for dementia and associated harms
A study published in The BMJ looks at antipsychotic use in people with dementia. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of … read more
expert reaction to claims heavy rain in Dubai was caused by cloud seeding
Scientists react to claims that Dubai flooding was caused by cloud seeding. Dr Edward Gryspeerdt, Imperial’s Grantham Institute for … read more
expert reaction to observational study on internet use, sleep duration, exercise and school absences
A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at internet use, sleep, exercise and school absences. Prof Pete … read more
expert reaction to MPs debating tobacco and vapes bill today
Scientists react to MPs debating the tobacco and vapes bill. Prof Stephen Holgate, MRC Clinical Professor Of Immunopharmacology & Honorary … read more
expert reaction to study of Prasinezumab for motor progression in Parkinson’s disease
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at Prasinezumab and motor progression in Parkinson’s disease. The following comments were provided … read more