Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Ultra-processed food – what does the science say?
The topic of ultra-processed foods has entered the public debate this year, after celebrities and others in the public eye … read more
State of Nature Report
The State of Nature report, led by the RSPB and with over 50 partners, uses nearly 50 years of data … read more
expert reaction to quarterly vaccination coverage statistics for children aged up to 5 years in the UK (COVER programme): April to June 2023
Vaccination coverage statistics for children in the UK have been published by the UKHSA. Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study of stem cells to treat MS
A study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at the use of stem cells to treat MS. … read more
expert reaction to an analysis of the body of research on long COVID suggesting potential methodological flaws
A study published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine looks at the analysis of long COVID research and its potential flaws. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study looking at molnupiravir and new SARS-CoV-2 mutational signatures
A study published in Nature looks at molnupiravir-associated SARS-CoV-2 mutational signatures. Dr Chris Illingworth, Senior Lecturer (Virology), University of Glasgow, … read more
Multiorgan abnormalities on MRI scans from patients hospitalised with COVID-19 (C-MORE/PHOSP study)
The C-MORE (Capturing the MultiORgan Effects of COVID-19) ) and PHOSP study (Post-hospitalisation COVID-19) groups will present their findings of … read more
expert reaction to study on effect of e-cigarettes (and other reduced-risk nicotine delivery products) on smoking prevalence and cigarettes sales
A study published in Public Health Research looks at the effect of e-cigarettes on cigarette sales and smoking prevalence. Dr Jamie … read more
expert reaction to study on suppressing negative thoughts and mental health
A study published in Science Advances looks at suppressing negative thoughts and mental health. Luis Valero Aguayo, Professor of Psychology at … read more
expert reaction to observational study of ultra processed food and risk of depression
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at ultra processed food and the risk of depression. Priya Tew, Registered dietitian … read more
scientists respond to news reports that the PM will make a speech announcing changes to climate policy
There have been news reports that PM Rishi Sunak will announce changes to climate policy. Prof Sir Jim McDonald … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mouse gut immune cells and dietary emulsifiers
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at mouse gut immune cells and dietary emulsifiers. Prof Nathalie Juge, Group Leader and … read more
expert reaction to news Online Safety Bill will become law, having passed through the House of Lords
The Online Safety Bill passed through the House of Lords on Tuesday 19th September read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation interventions for Long COVID in adults
A review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open looks at rehabilitation interventions for Long COVID in adults. Prof … read more
expert reaction to attribution study for the flooding disasters in Libya and Greece, as published by World Weather Attribution (WWA)
A report issued by World Weather Attribution has looked at climate change attribution of the flooding disasters in Libya and … read more
expert reaction to study of TV and DVD screentime and developmental performances in children at 1-3 years
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at screen time and developmental performance among children aged 1-3 in Japan. … read more
expert reaction to proposed ban of American bully XL dogs
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced urgent work to define and ban the American bully XL dog breed. … read more
expert reaction to Phase 3 study of MDMA therapy for moderate to severe PTSD
Results of a phase 3 trial looking at MDMA-assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD have been published in Nature … read more
expert reaction to France halting iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
It has been reported that France has ordered a halt to sales of the iPhone 12 due to breaches of … read more
expert reaction to Storm Daniel and Libya flooding
Scientists respond to news that Eastern Libya has been hit by severe flooding following Storm Daniel. Prof Hannah Cloke, … read more