Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study on rates of colorectal cancers in young and older adults
A study published in The Lancet Oncology looks at colorectal cancer incidence in young and older adults. Dr Sarah Bailey, NIHR … read more
expert reaction to a study in The Lancet Oncology looking at the rates of colorectal cancers in young and older adults
This study looked at a range of countries and territories to compare how rates of colorectal cancer have changed in … read more
expert reaction to unknown illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scientists comment on an unknown illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to a study in Science looking at the mutations in bovine influenza H5N1 that make the virus more specific to humans
H5N1 is a strain of flu that originally was found in birds, but can infect livestock, and humans. This study … read more
expert reaction to study of single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin and specificity to human receptors
A study published in Science looks at a mutation in bovine influenza (H5N1) hemagglutinin (HA) which could switch binding specificity to human … read more
expert reaction to NICE final draft guidance on tirzepatide for obesity
Scientists comment on final NICE draft guidance on the use of Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for obesity. Helen Kirrane, Head of … read more
expert reaction to study on the association of dark or milk chocolate consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published in the BMJ looks at the association between chocolate intake and type 2 diabetes. Dr Mohammad Talaei, Postdoctoral … read more
expert reaction to government’s junk food ad ban legislation and detail of products in scope
Scientists comment on the government’s junk food advertising ban legislation. Prof Sarah Berry, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, King’s College … read more
expert reaction to cohort study of long COVID in children and young people over a two year period
A cohort study published in Communications Medicine looks at effects of long Covid in children and young people over two years. … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between incidental vigorous physical exertion and risk of major cardiovascular events in women
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looks at physical exertion and the risk of cardiovascular events in women. … read more
expert reaction to social media posts about cattle feed additive Bovaer
Scientists comment on social media posts about the cattle feed additive Bovaer. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT … read more
Second-hand tobacco smoke in outdoor settings – what is the evidence?
Last month there was much excitement when the new government confirmed their intention to introduce smoking legislation that would see … read more
expert reaction to news from UKHSA that the UK has secured more than 5 million doses of a human H5 influenza vaccine
Scientists comment on UKHSA announcing that the UK has secured doses of the human H5 influenza vaccine. Dr Ed … read more
expert reaction to new case of Clade Ib mpox detected in the UK
Scientists comment on a new case of Clade Ib mpox detected by UKHSA. Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, Capripoxvirus … read more
expert reaction to the Australian Senate approving social media ban for under-16s
Scientists comment on the Australian Senate approving a social media ban for under-16s. Prof Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, … read more
expert reaction to study on HRT tablets and increased heart disease/blood clot risk
A study published in the BMJ looks at HRT tablets and increased risk of heart disease and blood clots. Dr Paula … read more
expert reaction to systematic review looking at interventions (including talking therapy and rehabilitation) for the management of long Covid
A systematic review published in the BMJ looks at interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and rehabilitation for long Covid management. … read more
expert reaction to study on ocean’s sulfur emission and climate cooling
A study published in Science Advances looks at ocean sulfur emission and climate cooling. Prof. Tim Osborn, Director of the Climatic … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at the association between Ultraprocessed Food Intake and Psoriasis
A study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and Psoriasis. Prof Wendy Hall, Department of … read more
Nuffield Council on Bioethics to publish recommendations on governance of stem cell-based embryo model research
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) have published findings from their review of the ethical and regulatory questions surrounding stem … read more