‘Sociodemographic, clinical, and genetic factors associated with self-reported antidepressant response outcomes in the UK Biobank’ by Michelle Kamp et al. is published in Psychological Medicine.

A report published by the British Geological Survey looks at the UK’s demand for critical minerals. Prof Joan Cordiner FREng, Chair of the National Engineering Policy Centre Working Group on Materials ...

Scientists comment on a WHO report on the number of measles cases in Europe in 2024. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of East Anglia (UEA), said: Was this trend expected?

Scientists comment on the PM’s decision to abolish NHS England. Prof Azeem Majeed FMedSci, Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London, said: ...

A study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at the change in rates of ADHD prescriptions from April 2019-March 2024. Dr Edoardo Ostinelli, Senior Researcher & Deputy Lead, Oxford Precision Psychiatry ...

“For example, it is well known that in vitro exposure to some microplastics can lead to reduced photosynthesis and increased levels of oxidative stress in some algae. However, there are hundreds of ...

Rapid Reactions: responding to breaking news. The demands of the 24-hour media machine mean that news journalists often don’t have the luxury of time to track down the best scientists when a science ...

“The authors have accounted for a large range of confounders, but rightly note that there could be additional unmeasured confounders which affect relationships between vaping and subsequent smoking ...

“This study adds to our understanding of how menopause may relate to brain health for women in later life. It suggests that women who experience more menopausal symptoms, report greater cognitive and ...

“The study shows that high butter consumption is linked to increased cancer and total mortality, whereas plant-based oils are linked to a lower risk of overall mortality and death due to ...

When science hits the news agenda, it’s our job to pass on to journalists as much accurate information as we can, as quickly as possible. In order to do this we send out quotes from experts and ...

The following leaflets are a set of pocket-sized guides for scientists that list effective ways of talking within the context of a short interview about various issues that cut across the sciences.