Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study investigating changes to the gut microbiome associated with diet
A study published in Nature Communications looks at diet and changes in the gut microbiome. Dr Duane Mellor, Dietitian and Spokesperson … read more
expert reaction to study looking at heat inactivation and infectivity cow’s milk containing avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in mice
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine looks at cows milk containing avian influenza virus A (H5N1) … read more
pre election period – reminder of clarification regarding scientists and media work
This text is taken from a message sent by Fiona Fox to scientists and press officers on 23/05/2024. Hi … read more
expert reaction to the report ‘Hooking the next generation: how the tobacco industry captures young customers’
Scientists react to a report published by the World Health Organisation looking at how the tobacco industry captures young customers. … read more
expert reaction to general election being called to happen on 4 July 2024
Experts comment on Rishi Sunak calling a general election for the 4th July. Danielle Hamm, Director of the Nuffield … read more
expert reaction to a study of mental disorders across adolescent peer networks
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at mental disorders among adolescent peers. The following comments were provided by our … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by electric/hybrid cars as petrol/diesel ones
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health looks at electric/hybrid cars and pedestrian safety. Prof Benjamin … read more
Wastewater & Public Health
There has been a lot of recent reporting of people becoming unwell from swimming in open water contaminated by sewage. … read more
expert reaction to the National Data Trust report
Scientists react to the Tony Blair Institute National Data Trust Report. Dr Julia Wilson, Director of Strategy at the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk factors in children
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at UPFs and cardiometabolic risk factors in children. Prof Mark Hanson, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to observational study on smoking/vaping and social media use
A study published in Thorax looks at social media use and smoking and vaping in youths. Dr Graham Wheeler, Honorary … read more
Expert Encounter with John-Arne Røttingen
John-Arne Røttingen, is the new chief executive of global foundation, Wellcome. As is our way with newly appointed movers and … read more
expert reaction to Cryptosporidium infections in South Devon
Scientists react to Cryptosporidium cases reported in South Devon. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of East Anglia … read more
Can school based CBT help young people’s mental health?
With increasing prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people, there’s an urgent need to work out how best to … read more
expert reaction to an RCT of a school based CBT programme for stress in adolescents
A study published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at school based CBT programmes for school-aged adolescents. Prof Stella Chan, Charlie Waller Chair … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract about BMI cut-off for over 40s
A conference abstract presented at the European Congress on Obesity looks at BMI thresholds for obesity in over 40s. … read more
expert reaction to study of long term weight loss effects of semaglutide in obesity without diabetes and accompanying unpublished conference abstract and poster looking at body weight and weight change on cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide in the same trial (The SELECT trial)
A study published in Nature Medicine and an accompanying conference abstract and poster looks at long term weight loss effects of semaglutide … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting birth by C-section is associated with increased odds of measles vaccine failure with a single dose
A study published in Nature Microbiology looks at birth by C-section and measles vaccine failure. Prof Alastair Sutcliffe, Professor of General … read more
expert reaction to global observational study of internet use and wellbeing
A study published in Technology, Mind & Behaviour looks at internet use and wellbeing. Dr Nina Di Cara, Senior Research Associate, … read more