Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study of E. coli bacteria exposed to antidepressants and resistance to antibiotics
A study published in PNAS suggests that antidepressants can induce mutation and enhance persistence towards multiple antibiotics. The following … read more
how can science help tackle the NHS winter crisis?
The NHS is facing extreme pressures this winter leading to delays to patient care and increasing burdens on staff. In … read more
expert reaction to the ONS monthly mortality analysis for England and Wales: December 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released their monthly mortality analysis for England and Wales in December 2022. Prof Sir … read more
expert reaction to report from an independent panel investigating the North-East England crustaceans incident
A report commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) investigates the unusual crustacean mortality in the … read more
report from independent panel investigating the North-East England crustaceans incident
In late September 2021, large numbers of dead crustaceans began to wash up on the North-East coast of England. The … read more
expert reaction to study looking at cardiovascular disease prevention and management during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular disease prevention and management, … read more
expert reaction to The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report
A report on the State of Carbon Dioxide removal has been published by the Oxford Smith School. This Roundup accompanied … read more
The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
Scaling up Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is an urgent priority if we are to meet the temperature goal of the … read more
expert reaction to study of recent temperatures on the Greenland Ice Sheet
A study published in Nature suggests that the recent temperatures in central–north Greenland are the warmest in the past millennium. … read more
dementia prevention – what does the evidence say about maintaining brain health and reducing risk?
The latest evidence suggests that up to 40% of all cases of dementia are linked to factors we may be … read more
expert reaction to study on association of nitrite additives with increased risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at dietary exposure to nitrites and nitrates and type 2 diabetes risk. … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft Quality Standard on treatment of depression in adults
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have published a new draft quality standard on treatment of depression. … read more
expert reaction to study of deep meditation and gut microbes
A study published in General Psychiatry looks at alteration of faecal microbiota balance related to long-term deep meditation. Dr … read more
expert reaction to updated draft NICE guidance recommending that new evidence on the safety of statins means they could be prescribed to a wider group of people
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have published draft guidance recommending that statins could be a choice … read more
expert reaction to study on high-intensity exercise and onset of Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in The Journal of Physiology looks at the effect of fasting on exercise-induced increases in circulating BDNF … read more
expert reaction to study of making fossil fuel companies responsible for carbon
A study published in Environmental Research Letters looks at the potential of extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy for fossil fuels. … read more
producer responsibility: what if the fossil fuel industry had to pay for carbon clean-up?
There is overwhelming evidence that climate change will cause significant harm if we don’t stop dumping carbon dioxide into the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at long covid outcomes at one year after mild Covid infection
A study published in the BMJ, looks at long covid outcomes at one year after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection in Israel. … read more
expert comments on safety and regulation of COVID-19 vaccines (in light of Andrew Bridgen being suspended as a Conservative MP over his comments about COVID-19 vaccines)
In case useful for journalists covering Andrew Bridgen’s suspension. Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, … read more
expert reaction to study on prescriptions of antipsychotics to children and adolescents from 2000-2019
A study published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at trends in antipsychotic prescribing to children and adolescents in England from 2000-2019. … read more