Association between maternal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 202 observational studies comprising 56·1 million pregnancies’ by Wenrui Ye ...

Scientists comment on the first baby being born from a womb transplant in the UK. Dr Nicola Williams, Wellcome Lecturer in Ethics of Human Reproduction, Lancaster University, said: ...

Scientists comment on a case of Clade 1b Mpox in an individual with no links to other cases, as confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, Capripoxvirus ...

“We are very pleased to see the full publication of DSIT’s 2025/26 spending allocations. They confirm that last year’s Autumn budget included a strong settlement for R&D, one which has seen an overall ...

Prof Hartung is on the Organising Committee of the Exposome Moonshot Project. He will be in the UK, ahead of the first Human Exposome Moonshot Forum in Washington in May, speaking at the International ...

A new report by the British Ecological Society brings together the expertise of over 40 academics, practitioners and farmers across the UK to assess the evidence around the regenerative farming ...

A report published by the British Ecological Society looks at regenerative agricultural practices in the UK. Prof Neil Ward, Professor of Rural & Regional Development, School of Environmental Sciences ...

Scientists comment on wildfires in Scotland and Dorset. Dr Rory Hadden, Rushbrook Senior Lecturer in Fire Investigation, University of Edinburgh, said: ...

A study published in Nature looks at the effect of the shingles vaccine (Zostvax) on dementia risk. Comments provided by our friends at the Australian Science Media Centre: Dr Joseph Doyle, Professor ...

“The SACN report provides a well-balanced and evidence-based evaluation of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) in the UK diet. By prioritizing high-quality randomized controlled trials over observational ...

An observational study published in PLOS Global Mental Health looks at screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents. Prof Ben Carter, Professor of Medical Statistics, Institute of Psychiatry, ...

“High levels of LDL cholesterol were identified as a risk factor for dementia in last year’s Lancet Commission on dementia prevention. And other research has suggested that drugs known as statins, ...