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Another just published! And with it an award for the best article published in the July special edition of Physiological Genomics: Integrative physiology and translational omics of exercise and physical activity 🏅 This is the second publication from my PhD, and so while most of the sleep content I post here is for a broader audience, this one is for the real sleep x exercise x muscle transcriptome nerds - it's not just me out there right?! 😴 💪 We found that sleep restriction and resistance exercise interacted to alter the enrichment of skeletal muscle transcriptomic pathways in young, resistance-trained females. In short, this means that performing exercise when sleep restricted may not provide the same adaptive response for individuals as if they were fully rested. This has negative implications for the health and performance outcomes of several population groups including athletes, new parents or shift workers, who are trying to perform strength-based exercise without sufficient sleep. It's great to get recognition from Physiological Genomics for the hard work put into this paper by all our authors, but particularly the contributions from Nicholas Saner & Megan Soria, as well as my supervisors Severine Lamon, Brad Aisbett & Eric Drinkwater. If you're interested in a read, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVfQCWHc

I wanted to share on behalf of my friend: Gemma recently had the incredible opportunity to meet Patrick McKeown, the world-renowned breathing expert. He featured her groundbreaking Exchange Breathing Method (EBM) in his latest book, "The Breathing Cure." EBM, developed by Gemma, is an amazing non-invasive, drug-free solution for managing seizures. 👉 Join the study today to be part of pioneering research with top institutions like Harvard Medical School. Your participation could help millions of people worldwide. If you know anyone who could benefit from this, please tag them below! #NeuroFrontiers #ExchangeBreathingMethod #SeizureFirstAid #Neuroplasticity #HealthInnovation #JoinTheStudy

Consciousness Beyond Life: the Science of the Near-Death Experience with Pim van Lommel, M.D. Saturday, Aug 24 10:00-Noon Mountain Time LIVE BROADCAST ON ZOOM Register here to attend : https://lnkd.in/gTc628-m As a cardiologist, Pim van Lommel was struck by the number of his patients who claimed to have near-death experiences as a result of their heart attacks. As a scientist, this was difficult for him to accept: Wouldn’t it be scientifically irresponsible of him to ignore the evidence of these stories? Faced with this dilemma, van Lommel decided to design a research study to investigate the phenomenon under the controlled environment of a cluster of hospitals with a medically trained staff. For more than twenty years van Lommel systematically studied such near-death experiences in a wide variety of hospital patients who survived a cardiac arrest. In 2001, he and his fellow researchers published his study on near-death experiences in the renowned medical journal The Lancet. The article caused an international sensation as it was the first scientifically rigorous study of this phenomenon. Now available for the first time in English, van Lommel offers an in-depth presentation of his results and theories in this book that has already sold over 125,000 copies in Europe. Van Lommel provides scientific evidence that the near-death phenomenon is an authentic experience that cannot be attributed to imagination, psychosis, or oxygen deprivation. He further reveals that after such a profound experience, most patients’ personalities undergo a permanent change. In van Lommel’s opinion, the current views on the relationship between the brain and consciousness held by most physicians, philosophers, and psychologists are too narrow for a proper understanding of the phenomenon. In Consciousness Beyond Life, van Lommel shows that our consciousness does not always coincide with brain functions and that, remarkably and significantly, consciousness can be experienced separate from the body.  #NearDeathExperience #ConsciousnessBeyondLife #PimVanLommel #ScienceOfConsciousness #LifeAfterDeath #TheLancetStudy #ConsciousnessResearch #SpiritualAwakening #CardiologyAndNDE #BeyondTheBrain #NDEScience #Afterlife #MindBodyConnection #SpiritualScience #MedicalMysteries #HumanConsciousness #NDEAwareness #BeyondTheVeil #ScientificSpirituality #HeartAndMind  

Discrepancies in emotion recognition are often caused by the frequency with which each expression occurs in everyday social interactions. We frequently encounter facial expressions of happiness, surprise, and sadness in everyday situations. Consequently, familiarity with these expressions enhances the ability to map and recognize emotions on faces. 😶 We had the opportunity to discuss and thoroughly analyze these and many other claims related to emotion recognition from electroencephalographic signals at the 18th IEEE International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition. 👩🎓 We held a workshop as part of the event, which was the culmination of months of work related to our research, the creation of a scientific publication, and the organization of the competition. Our study underscored the formidable challenges in EEG-based emotion classification, highlighting the pressing need for improved algorithms and a deeper understanding of emotional neurophysiology. 🧠 It also emphasized the crucial role of large, public datasets in accelerating research and innovation in this field. The event, held at ITU in Istanbul, was a resounding success. We were thrilled to meet the winners of our live competition, a testament to our field's high calibre of research. Moreover, the event provided a unique opportunity to foster new scientific connections, exchange insights, and gain inspiration from our peers. 🤝 Congratulations to the winners once again and we hope to meet again!

#MarchMadness14 - Exploring the Wonders of Human Biology🧬✨ (Part 2) Continuing our March Madness journey and the human biology series, perhaps with these lesser-known facts that might surprise you! 🚀 1. A woman’s circadian rhythm is more likely to be short of a 24-hour period. We are often six minutes short of a full day. Men are more likely to be night owls, while women function better during periods of sleep deprivation. 🌙💤 2. Muscle represents on average 35% of a man's total weight, compared with 28% for a woman. As for fat, it accounts for 13% of men's body weight compared with 20% for women. 💪🏋️♀️🏋️♂️ 3. Women have better senses of smell and taste. We have 50 more cells (neurons) in our olfactory bulbs—the part of the brain responsible for processing smells. Women also usually have more taste buds than men. 👃👅 4. Women's hearts are generally smaller than men's, and our cardiac output is therefore lower. Consequently, for the same physical effort, women's heart rates will be much higher (174 beats per minute in women versus 169 beats per minute in men) 💓 5. Men are less likely to seek regular medical checkups. And when they go to the doctor, they’re more likely to hide or lie about their symptoms 😆 Tune in tomorrow for more!!!🎉🔬

4⃣ Priority #4: Integrating the social, ethical, and legal dimensions to advance research and innovation for brain health. The European Partnership for BrainHealth will promote research in social sciences and humanities to better understand the impact of social and economic determinants on brain health across the lifespan, as well as the individual, psychological, social, and environmental factors which promote resilience and brain health. The partnership will put together all the expertise needed to jointly develop guidelines, norms and gold standard practices concerning ethical, social, and legal aspects of brain research, care and technology while promoting the development of responsible innovations in the field. 📺 Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eFdDm8Ny 🔴 Today's the last day to share your feedback on the SRIA strategic priorities: https://lnkd.in/eYpM6_W5

🧠 Join the Conversation: Shape the Future of Brain Research 🧠 This is your last chance to participate in an important consultation that will help shape the future of brain research in Europe. As we look to advance our understanding of the brain, your feedback is crucial in setting the priorities and actions that will drive meaningful progress. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, person living with a brain disorder, or simply passionate about neuroscience, this is your opportunity to contribute to the development of strategies that will impact brain health and innovation for years to come. 🔍 Why Participate? 1. Influence Research Priorities: Your feedback will help direct resources and attention to the areas that matter most. 2. Collaborative Approach: Engage with a diverse community of experts and advocates to ensure a comprehensive approach. 3. Future Impact: Your feedback could be pivotal in developing treatments, technologies, and policies that will benefit millions. Let’s work together to push the boundaries of brain research and bring new solutions to life. Your voice matters! 👉 https://lnkd.in/evFak86D

⭐ Happening today! ⭐ If you’re at the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) conference don’t miss out on our symposium and hear about the latest updates in the field of sleep and Alzheimer's disease! Together with Claire André, PhD, Sharon Naismith, and Derk-Jan Dijk we’ll explore sleep in the preclinical stages of Alzheimer's, examine the role of REM sleep, discuss the landscape of clinical trials and the impact of circadian rhythms in ageing and AD. See you there! 💃 #ESRS2024 #sleepscience #endalz #SleepEurope2024

Did you know our brains have a remarkable way of deciding which memories to keep? Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have uncovered an interesting mechanism that determines which memories are tagged as important enough to linger in the brain until sleep makes them permanent. Learn more about this fascinating study and its implications for memory research in the medical community. Click the link below to learn more and share your thoughts in the comments! https://bit.ly/3Ui1OXK Follow us for Daily Stories in the Medical & Wellness Space #Neuroscience #MemoryResearch #BrainHealth #MemoryScience #BrainFunction #MemoryConsolidation #BrainStudies #MemoryFormation #BrainPower