What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) Under the supervision of Prof Brian Carson, my role involved investigating the relevant genes and proteins involved in the NAD+ synthesis pathways, which was […]
Tag: Metabolism
Sprinting on empty: fasted training for better adaptation? dr. brian carson.
Why train fasted? Training in the fasted state has been practised by athletes for various reasons for centuries. Most early adopters likely pursued fasted training based on the fact that they trained early in the […]
The muscle biopsy as a tool in muscle physiology research: development, value and considerations. Dr Brian Carson
This blog post gives a brief overview of the infamous sampling technique in sport science and exercise physiology circles known as the muscle biopsy. Many (under)graduate students will have “earned their stripes” by taking part […]
Fasted Exercise: a potentially useful training tool? Tom Aird
The competitive athlete and recreational gym-goer may have different priorities in terms of what they’re looking to get from their workout, but one commonly sought after goal often unites them – improving body composition through […]
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