Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to WHO/IARC estimates of the global burden of cancer
Experts react to WHO/IARC estimates of the global burden of cancer. The following comment was provided by our friends … read more
expert reaction to an association between transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people and long-term mental health conditions
A study published in The Lancet Public Health looks at long term mental health conditions in transgender, non binary and gender diverse … read more
expert reaction to Elon Musk reporting Neuralink has implanted wireless brain chip in a human
Scientists react to Elon Musk reporting that Neuralink has implanted a wireless brain chip in a human. Prof Tara … read more
expert reaction to study of Alzheimer’s Disease in recipients of cadaveric pituitary-derived growth hormone
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at Alzheimer’s Disease in recipients of cadaveric pituitary-derived growth hormone. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate … read more
expert reaction to govt announcement on smoking/vaping including ban on disposable vapes and smoke-free generation
Scientists react to the the Government announcing the ban on disposable vapes. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of plant based-diets and pregnancy outcomes
A study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica looks at plant based diets and pregnancy outcomes. Prof Ian Givens, Professor … read more
expert reaction to biomarker test for Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at Tau immunoassays for Alzheimer’s Disease Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and … read more
expert reaction to study of lactose intolerance, milk intake and type 2 diabetes
A study published in Nature Metabolism looks at lactose intolerance and the association between milk intake and type 2 diabetes. The … read more
expert reaction to RCT of acupuncture for stroke patients with motor aphasia
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the effect of acupuncture on patients with post stroke motor aphasia. Prof … read more
expert reaction to measles cases in West Midlands
Scientists react to reports of measles cases in the West Midlands. Professor Mike Tildesley, Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood protein signatures in Long COVID
A study published in Science looks at blood protein signatures in Long COVID. Dr Nathan Cheetham, a Senior Postdoctoral Data Scientist … read more
expert reaction to paper estimating cost to UK/EU of sea level rise based on high-emissions scenario
A paper published in Scientific Reports looks at economic damages due to climate driven sea level rise. Dr Robin Lamboll, Research … read more
post office IT scandal underlines need for a reset in corporate communications (external op-ed)
See Fiona Fox’s Press Gazette piece on how ‘Mr Bates vs. the Post Office’ relates to the corporate comms strategies … read more
expert reaction to study of impacts of vaping in pregnancy and comparison with smoking
A study published in Addiction compares the impacts of smoking and vaping during pregnancy. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of Addiction Sciences, … read more
expert reaction to study reporting that Chinese researchers have successfully cloned a rhesus monkey
A new study published in Nature Communications reports the successful cloning of a rhesus monkey. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge FRS FMedSci, … read more
First all-UK study of 67 million people reveals consequences of missed COVID-19 vaccines
The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a … read more
expert reaction to under vaccination and severe COVID-19 outcomes
A study published in The Lancet looks at under vaccination and severed COVID-19 outcomes. Dr Andrew Freedman, Reader in Infectious … read more
mr. bates and the anti-comms officer
The reaction to Mr Bates vs. The Post Office has been extraordinary in a variety of ways. As an oldie … read more
expert reaction to press release from APHA reporting avian influenza having been detected in mammals in the sub-Antarctica for the first time
Scientists react to the detection of avian influenza in mammals in the sub-Antarctica region. Dr Kathleen Steinhöfel, a Reader in … read more
expert reaction to study providing insights for precision cancer care from the 100,000 Genomes Project
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at cancer care insights from the 100,000 Genomes Project. Professor Trevor Graham, Professor of … read more