Brooke Morris

MSc student in cellular, molecular and integrative physiology. CrossFit coach, reader, outdoor enjoy-er

[David Bishop (🦋 also bluespotscience.bsky.social) @BlueSpotScience]

New study shows a limited influence of the menstrual cycle on mitochondrial characteristics: https://t.co/DRM2H3KYzG

[Journal of Physiology @JPhysiol]

🎉We are delighted to share the winners of JP-sponsored student prizes (MSc and PhD) which were presented at the 2025 Ontario Exercise Physiology (OEP) Conference!

Congratulations to MSc awardee Brooke Morris & PhD Awardee Ryan Bevington. 👏

[Jackson Fyfe, PhD @jacksonfyfe]

Women experience faster, earlier muscle decline with age.

New data from @steven_obryan and co. in women aged 18–80 found the steepest declines begin in the 4th decade, around menopause.

Why sex-specific research matters - as does tailored strategies to help women age stronger.

[The Hornberger Lab @HornbergerLab]

1/10 Excited to write this thread summarizing our new paper in @NatMetabolism, which identifies a potentially critical part of the signaling pathway that drives skeletal muscle growth in response to resistance exercise!
Free link https://t.co/JWca6dVU2a
#Myotwitter @NIH_NIAMS

[Christopher Perry PhD @ChrisPerryMito]

When is a change in mitochondrial bioenergetics reflective of 'mitochondrial dysfunction' vs 'intentional reprogramming'?

Here we present traditional vs alternative interpretations of mitochondrial responses to muscle disuse.

https://t.co/mvtMxAGnp3

[Brooke Morris @brooke_a_bee]

It was a privilege listening to the latest developments in the muscle physiology world from a range of phenomenal scientists @UFMyology ‘s ASMB

To top it off, I got to speak on some data I collected for my MSc project in a 2MIN Blitz talk and more in depth at the poster sessions

[Nick Krontiris @nick_krontiris]

This overview of reviews suggests that the literature overall suggests that physical activity containing an aspect of resistance training, for a minimum of twice per week, is beneficial at reversing frailty status and preventing frailty progression.

[UF Myology Institute @UFMyology]

There is no one more important to us at the Advances in Muscle Biology Conference than the trainees. Today they have delivered outstanding talks and presented incredible posters. Some of the “data blitzers”:

[European Food Information Council (EUFIC) @EUFIC]

Obesity isn’t just about eating less and moving more.

Our #FoodEnvironment has a profound impact on health. From accessibility to marketing, understanding these influences is key to tackling #obesity. 💪

This #WorldObesityDay, let’s talk about the bigger picture. #WOD2025

[Derek Griffin @DerekGriffin86]

We are so concerned with the "optimal" type/intensity/duration of exercise that we forget that the biggest public health benefit is from helping those least active to do a bit more.

[Martin Picard @MitoPsychoBio]

“Mitochondrial dysfunction” is a misleading misnomer

Mitochondria have many functions and behaviors, and many ways to be dysfunctional

https://t.co/e6GXDadLT6

[Daniel J Drucker @DanielJDrucker]

Hw many people with #obesity achieve a BMI <25 using GLP-1 medicines? #OW2024 @ObesitySociety

[Infinite Books @infinitebooks]

C.S. Lewis on the joy of reading as a child

[Christopher Perry PhD @ChrisPerryMito]

Our 3rd new manuscript this week: @DelfinisLuca found a mitochondrial-targeted compound partially prevents muscle weakness without preventing atrophy in ovarian cancer. This opens a new direction for therapies targeting muscle ‘quality’. https://t.co/tavvytrjCh

[Christopher Perry PhD @ChrisPerryMito]

We just uploaded our next preprint on cancer-cachexia.

Shahrzad Khajehzadehshoushtar discovered 'the mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant SkQ1 prevents mitochondrial-linked apoptosis but not necroptosis or skeletal muscle atrophy in ovarian cancer'

...why is apoptosis active?

[Christopher Perry PhD @ChrisPerryMito]

NEW preprint: Shivam Gandhi in our lab shows cardiac fibrosis in a young mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in 2 of 4 chambers. Why not all 4?
Remarkably, this fibrosis is completely prevented by a novel adiponectin receptor agonist ALY688.
https://t.co/GUNMqv8XSm

[Nature Reviews Endocrinology @NatureRevEndo]

Marleen A. van Baak & Edwin C. M. Mariman review #obesity-induced and weight-loss-induced physiological factors affecting weight regain (£) https://t.co/Syna8Bx3Y4

[Madison Taylor @MadisonYTaylor]

Does the menstrual cycle influence the determinants of endurance performance?

Our recent #FENDURA publication was published in print this month on @MSSEonline. Here is a infographic to help translate some of our findings.

🔗: https://t.co/TSIhYiVrpT

[Jackson Fyfe, PhD @jacksonfyfe]

It’s never too late to benefit from exercise.

Like this world champion powerlifter - who started lifting at age 63.

At age 71 she now has greater (vs. aged-matched controls):

➡️Quadriceps size (+37%)
➡️Handgrip strength (+33%)
➡️Leg press strength (+36%)
➡️Skeletal muscle index (+33%)
➡️Type II muscle fibre size (+46%)

Nothing like resistance training to buck the trend with ageing.

https://t.co/icHUA7M7ua

[Christopher Perry PhD @ChrisPerryMito]

Congrats to Shahrzad Khajehzadehshoushtar @SharShoush for an outstanding MSc defence! Shar is nominated for a thesis prize for a carefully crafted document, voluminous work, + high-level discussion

Watch for Shar's publication on mitochondrial therapy in ovarian cancer cachexia