Author Archives: Science Media Centre
mRNA vaccine candidate for norovirus – the start of an RCT
Norovirus, a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, can be a particular problem in closed settings which have high numbers … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a home-based transcranial direct current stimulation treatment (tDCS) and major depressive disorder
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at home-based brain stimulation as a possible treatment for major depressive disorder. Dr Julian … read more
expert reaction to study on forever chemicals in bottled and tap water
A study published in ACS E&T Water looks at PFAS in drinking water. Prof Christer Hogstrand, Professor of Molecular Ecotoxicology, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Ozempic as treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction
A study published in Addiction looks at the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (Ozempic) for opioid and alcohol addiction. Prof Matt … read more
expert reaction to study of metformin and birth defects
A study published in the BMJ looks at metformin use and the risks of birth defects in offspring. Dr Channa Jayasena, … read more
expert reaction to breast cancer in users of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems
A study published in JAMA looks at the use of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems and breast cancer risk. Prof Amy Berrington, … read more
Our Future Health becomes world’s largest research programme of its kind
Our Future Health has now reached a critical milestone with over a million people from across the UK having completed all steps of … read more
expert reaction to perspective piece discussing ultra-processed foods and public health warnings
A perspective piece published in PLOS Medicine looks at ultra-processed foods and public health warnings. Dr Ian Johnson, Nutrition researcher and … read more
expert reaction to study on the rate of increase of global warming
A study published in Nature Communications and Earth & Environment looks at the recent increase of global warming. Dr Kevin Collins, … read more
Can we reduce our demand for critical minerals?
A new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, examines how we can … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association of maternal serum folate supplementation with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at maternal folate levels and congenital heart disease risk in babies. … read more
expert reaction to Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design, and for protein structure prediction
Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for computational protein design and protein structure prediction. Dr Meilan … read more
expert reaction to Hurricane Milton
Scientists comment on Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico. Dr Karsten Haustein, Climate Scientist, Leipzig University, said: How … read more
expert reaction to the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for protein structure prediction
Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for computational protein design and protein structure prediction. Prof Charlotte … read more
expert reaction to Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks
Scientists comment on the Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded for discoveries and inventions in machine learning. Dr Deepak Padmanabhan, … read more
The future of authorising cell-cultivated products and news on the Food Standards Agency funding from their Chief Scientific Advisor Prof Robin May
Many people hope and believe that one part of how we get to Net Zero will be by reducing meat … read more
expert reaction to study on MRI scans and brain damage/long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms
A study published in Brain looks at MRI scans and brain damage associated with long lasting Covid-19 symptoms. Prof Paul Mullins, … read more
expert reaction to Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation
Scientists react to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for microRNA discovery and its role in gene expression. … read more
Building a Green Future
On 7 October, UKRI will hold an event in Westminster showcasing projects that support the clean energy transition and the … read more
expert reaction to Secretary of State, Wes Streeting, announcing NHS England will be able to share GP data with consented cohorts for scientific research
Scientists comment on Wes Streeting announcing that NHS England will be able to share GP data for scientific research. … read more