Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Internet use and wellbeing – a global study
The ubiquity of the internet in our lives is a topic of major debate. There are concerns that it could … 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
expert reaction to paper suggesting AI systems are already skilled at deceiving and manipulating humans
A study published in Cell looks at AI deceiving and manipulating humans. Prof Harin Sellahewa, Dean of Faculty of Computing, Law … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption and all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality
A study published in the BMJ looks at association between ultra-processed foods and mortality. Dr Aisling Daly, Lecturer in Nutrition, Oxford … read more
expert reaction to the latest version of DeepMind’s AlphaFold
A study published in Nature looks at the new version of AlphaFold for protein structure predictions. Dr Nicole Wheeler, Birmingham Fellow, … read more
expert reaction to AstraZeneca withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccine
Scientists react to AstraZeneca withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccine. Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University of Bristol, said: “Global … read more
expert reaction to study using AI to predict potential chemicals formed when heating flavoured vape liquids
A study published in Scientific Reports looks at AI and predicting chemicals formed in vapes. Prof Jacob George, Professor of Cardiovascular … read more
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