Scientists comment on reports that debris from a Chinese rocket (Zhuque-3) is coming to earth and may crash into Britain. Dr Constantinos Charalambous, Research Fellow, Imperial College London, said ...

A study published in Nature looks at genetic determinants of persistent Epstein-Barr virus DNA and associations with chronic conditions. Prof Lawrence Young, Virologist and Emeritus Professor of ...

“DeepMind’s AlphaGenome represents a major milestone in the field of genomic AI. This level of resolution, particularly for non-coding DNA, is a breakthrough that moves the technology from theoretical ...

January 28, 2026 expert reaction to Nipah virus outbreak . Scientists comment on a Nipah virus outbreak in India. Prof Piero Olliaro, Professor of Poverty Related Infectious Disea ...

January 26, 2026 expert reaction to news that the UK has lost its measles elimination status . Scientists comment on news that the UK has lost its measles elimination status. Prof ...

A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at associations between menopause and HRT use and mental health. Prof Ciara McCabe, Professor of Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Mental Health, ...

“This is a well performed study indicating an association between long-term exposure to higher air pollution levels and a small, but notable, increased risk of developing MND, as well as faster ...

January 21, 2026 expert reaction to research letter on the feasibility of paediatric type 1 diabetes screening . A research letter published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology l ...

Scientists comment on the launch of a trial by LifeArc to test whether a finger prick test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms begin.

“This careful, well-executed study, drawing on the largest global compilation of atmospheric microplastic measurements to date combined with transport modelling, suggests that previous emission ...

A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between Generative AI use and depressive symptoms among US adults. Prof Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, Stetson University, ...

‘Consuming an unprocessed diet reduces energy intake: A post-hoc analysis of an RCT reveals a role for human ‘nutritional intelligence’’ by Jeffrey M. Brunstrom et al. was published in The American ...