Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Novel insights for precision cancer care from the 100,000 Genomes Project
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a technique that allows us to read someone’s entire genome with a single test. The … read more
expert reaction to novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers
A study published in BMJ Oncology looks at proteomic-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers. Professor Richard Sullivan, Director … read more
expert reaction to observational study on types of diet and COVID-19 infection
A study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at vegetarian and plant based diets and the incidence of COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to Copernicus 2023 Global Climate Highlights
Scientists react to the Copernicus 2023 Global Climate Highlights Report. Prof Richard Betts, Head of Climate Impacts Research, Met … read more
expert reaction to a study claiming that epidemic modelling needs to be overhauled to include social networks
A study published in the Journal of Physics: Complexity looks at knowledge of social networks in epidemic modelling. Dr Marc … read more
expert reaction to study of early life digital media use and atypical sensory processing
A study published in JAMA Paediatrics looks at digital media use during early life and atypical sensory processing. Dr Marina Bazhydai, … read more
expert reaction to all the flooding and flood warnings across England and Wales
Scientists react to flood warnings issues in England and Wales following recent storms. Prof Roger Falconer, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study of hearing loss, hearing aid use and dementia
A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery looks at hearing loss and hearing aid use and the risk of dementia. … read more
expert reaction to Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages
Scientists react to the 2023-2024 SIT committee report on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages. Dr Ken Bruce, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at nirsevimab preventive antibody jab for prevention of hospitalisations due to RSV in infants
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looks at nirsevimab for the prevention of RSV hospitalisations in infants. … read more
expert reaction to study of benzodiazepine and miscarriage
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at benzodiazepine use and the risk of miscarriage. Prof Christiaan Vinkers, Psychiatrist and Stress & … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA and ONS release latest Winter COVID-19 Infection Study data
Scientists react to Winter COVID-19 infection study data released by UKHSA and ONS. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at healthy plant-based versus less healthy plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes
A study published in Diabetes & Metabolism suggests that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with lower type-2 diabetes risk. Dr … read more
Appetite for Change: Food system options for nitrogen, environment & health
Nitrogen pollution contributes to poor air quality, biodiversity loss and climate change. A new report sets out a ‘recipe’ for … read more
expert reaction to the Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
Scientists react to news that the Iceland Volcano has erupted in the Reykjanes peninsula. Dr Matt Genge, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at feeding practices and metal concentrations in children’s blood
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at infant feeding practices and metal concentrations in the blood. Prof Andy Smith, … read more
expert reaction to news reports that Matthew Perry’s accidental death was partly from acute effects of ketamine
It was reported that Matthew Perry’s death was partly caused by acute effects of ketamine. Matthew Perry had previously received … read more
expert reaction to study showing that the decline in smoking in England has stalled since the pandemic
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at the decline in smoking in England since the pandemic. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor … read more
UKERC Review of Energy Policy 2023
The UK Energy Research Centre publishes its annual review of UK energy policy – a stocktake of progress over the … read more