Simone Villanova et al. (University of Rome 'Foro Italico', @ki.se) reply to the Letter to the Editor on “Carbon monoxide to ‘simulate altitude’” 📖 buff.ly/Tt9zNeP

In this Editorial, Rie Skovly Thomsen, Iben Elmerdahl Rasmussen and Ronan M. G. Berg (University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet) explore the question: is there a ‘learning effect’ on serial lung function assessments? 📖 buff.ly/m15oT53

📣 Deadline approaching! Nominations for our Trailblazer Review Prize are due 31 July 2026 📆 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/0WQpizw

Danilo Bondi et al. (University ‘G. d’Annunzio’ Chieti - Pescara, University of Verona, University of Trento) discuss advancing tele-physiology: a chest patch solution for continuous, non-invasive remote monitoring in a hypoxic environment 📖 buff.ly/qmNXvXo

In this Reply to the Letter to the Editor, Robin Christensen, Tobias Haugegaard, Janus C. Jakobsen (Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Odense University Hospital, @sdu.dk, Rigshospitalet) discuss why reporting requires more than findings 📖 buff.ly/ElWUbOb

In this Case Report, Jie Zu et al. (Hebei Medicine University) discuss branch retinal artery occlusion due to patent foramen ovale in a teenager 📖 buff.ly/QAcVbyH

📣 July's EPick 📣 Angelo Bartsch-Jiménez, Hesam Azadjou and Francisco J. Valero-Cuevas (@usc.edu, Universidad de Valparaiso) explore how galvanic vestibular stimulation reveals disruption of ipsilesional brainstem pathways in hemiparetic stroke survivors 📖 buff.ly/2yo6HFw

Andy V. Khamoui et al. (Florida Atlantic University, The Lundquist Institute, @dgsomucla.bsky.social) explore skeletal muscle-specific myostatin overexpression promotes muscle oxidative capacity and fatigue resistance in transgenic mice 📖 buff.ly/TaWuN9Q

In this Viewpoint article, Molly K. Courish and Myles W. O'Brien (@dalhousie.bsky.social, Université de Sherbrooke, Université de Moncton) question whether improving your aerobic fitness can negate the immediate vascular consequences of prolonged sitting 📖 buff.ly/zBMQHQC

Jennifer B. Weggen et al. (Virginia Commonwealth University) explore oxidative stress and impaired cardiovagal baroreflex sensitivity in young adults with post-traumatic stress disorder 📖 buff.ly/M00dmyH

In this Letter to the Editor, Erik A. Richter, Bente Kiens and Abigail L. Mackey (University of Copenhagen) discuss how prespecified analysis plans are not suitable for exploratory experimental physiology research 📖 buff.ly/gcfjqdJ

In this Editorial, Editors-in-Chief Damian Bailey (of Experimental Physiology) and Kim Barrett (of @jphysiol.bsky.social) recognise excellence in peer review ✍️ 📖 buff.ly/AURLI1i

Amir Arsalan Ghahari et al. (Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Semmelweis University) discuss the neuroprotective roles of klotho: molecular pathways and therapeutic implications for cognitive health in neurological and psychiatric diseases 📖 buff.ly/VJUo2yH

In this Connections article, Oscar Horwath and William Apró (@ki.se, The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences) examine recent advances in understanding skeletal muscle ageing: Functional, morphological and omics perspectives 📖 buff.ly/UUfblhd

André Tomalka et al. (@unistuttgart.bsky.social, University of Rostock) discuss the effects of chemical myosin II cross-bridge inhibitors on eccentric force production in skinned muscle fibres 📖 buff.ly/M20OmCV

In this response to the Letter by Stefan Petterson, Ewan Dean et al. (@lancasteruni.bsky.social) provide an authors reply to interpreting whole-body carbohydrate oxidation and ‘oxidation efficiency’ in carbohydrate supplement studies 📖 buff.ly/raD4Z0c

In this Methods and Techniques article, Grace C. Anderson-Barker and Michael J. Shattock (@kingslsm.bsky.social) discuss the isolated working guinea pig heart: a functional and electrophysiological characterisation 📖 buff.ly/5n0rP2a

Nobukazu Kasai et al. (Aichi Shukutoku University, Ritsumeikan University, Chukyo University) explore how eight weeks of high-intensity interval training is insufficient to prevent sitting-induced endothelial dysfunction and microvascular impairment 📖 buff.ly/l7TozjD

Sabrina Guichard et al. (@unibe.ch) consider how glycosylation of the murine cardiac channel TRPM4 is altered by the pathogenic p.I376T variant 📖 buff.ly/PzJC3bP

In this Letter to the Editor, Stefan Pettersson (University of Gothenburg) examines interpreting whole-body carbohydrate oxidation and ‘oxidation efficiency’ in carbohydrate supplement studies 📖 buff.ly/PaO63ro

Leon Fesseler et al. (@bihatcharite.bsky.social, Hannover Medical School, @unihannover.bsky.social, @utas.edu.au) explore the effect of pre-exercise hyperventilation on repeated high-intensity inclined sprint performance 📖 buff.ly/aGsJ1gC

📢 The Trailblazer Review Prize is now open for nominations @expphysiol.bsky.social! 🏆 The Prize winner will publish a Review article in the journal and receive a prize of £1000. 📆 Send your nominations by 31 July ➡️ buff.ly/8TSoQjv

Carlos Gabriel Varela-Albarrán et al. (Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí) discuss how higher body-mass index modifies time-resolved maternal autonomic cardiac–uterine coupling during the first stage of human labour 📖 buff.ly/U5c5QES

In this Editorial, Editor-in-Chief Damian Bailey explores SilverStar to shining stars: physiology's next generation 💫 📖 buff.ly/odZ5HBd

Milan Mohammad et al. (Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, University of South Wales) discuss test–retest reliability of Doppler ultrasound-based leg blood flow assessments during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 📖 buff.ly/alt8RKj

In this Short Communication, Iben Elmerdahl Rasmussen et al. (Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, University of South Wales) explore alveolar–capillary reserve in COPD assessed by the pulmonary diffusing capacity response to an upright-to-supine postural change 📖 buff.ly/WDqFK1T

Mads Fischer et al. (University of Copenhagen, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, @novo-nordisk.bsky.social) examine the effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiac function in hypertensive and normotensive men: effects of antihypertensive treatment 📖 buff.ly/gakJoAk

Sarah Thivent et al. (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, @chugrenoblealpes.bsky.social) consider locomotor muscle dysfunction and rehabilitative exercise training in fibrotic interstitial lung disease: where are we at and where could we go? 📖 buff.ly/gO0gbn5

In this Editorial, Jacob Peter Hartmann, Hannah G. Caldwell and Ulrik Winning Iepsen (@Rigshopsitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital - Hvidovre) question muscle fibre type shift in COPD: adaptive, maladaptive or a bit of both? 📖 buff.ly/gia3Rb7

Morgane Le Bourvellec et al. (@univpoitiers.bsky.social) discuss the acute effect of two exercise modalities on neurocognitive responses in postmenopausal women in a randomized controlled trial 📖 buff.ly/GAVNIXk

In this Letter to the Editor, Amit Hagar (Indiana University) responds to the paper by Thomsen et al. and discusses exercise and immune competence: using pre-clinical findings to inform the design of clinical studies Read the letter 📖 buff.ly/CAp1H7i Read the original article 📖 buff.ly/5i5wOZ7

📣 Nominations are open for our Trailblazer Review Prize! The winner will receive £1000, and publish a Review Article in the journal. 🗓 Deadline: 31 July 2026 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/0WQpizw

Elif Yildirim Ayaz et al. (University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medeniyet University) discuss exercise-induced miR-126 expression improves vascular health in prediabetes in a randomized controlled trial 📖 buff.ly/rlByAIi

In this Registered Report Protocol, Luiz Felipe Tavares et al. (@sdu.dk, @ualberta.bsky.social) discuss the clinical significance of exercise-induced hypoalgesia in individuals with temporomandibular disorders and neck pain in a clinical trial protocol 📖 buff.ly/9DbG7wx

Kathleen B. Miller, M. Erin Moir and Brandon G. Fico (University of St. Thomas, @uwmadison.bsky.social, Florida Atlantic University) consider vascular health and exercise in females throughout the lifespan: exploring puberty, pregnancy and menopause 📖 buff.ly/HUzgTpB

📣 June's EPick 📣 Jana De Brandt et al. (@umeauniversitet.bsky.social, Norrlands Universitetssjukhus) explore the modified Borg cycle strength test (mBCST): Feasibility and physiological response in people with COPD and healthy older adults 📖 buff.ly/aQZ2PcL

In this Review article, Karl Morgan, Joshua Carter, Dario Cazzola and Jean-Philippe Walhin (@uniofbath.bsky.social) discuss Physical activity and joint health: Implications for knee osteoarthritis disease pathophysiology and mechanics 📖 buff.ly/vse8cYt

Raelyn Javra et al. (@ucalgary.bsky.social) discuss the feasibility of superimposed supine cycling and lower body negative pressure as an effective means of prolonging exercise tolerance in individuals experiencing persisting post-concussive symptoms: Preliminary results 📖 buff.ly/tOTB88n

New in @expphysiol.bsky.social: Accuracy of next-generation wireless skin temperature sensors during exercise–heat stress physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...

Simon Nørskov Thomsen et al. (Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen) discuss the impact of exercise training on tumour-infiltrating T cells in human prostate cancer in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (PRO-TEST) 📖 buff.ly/5i5wOZ7

Congratulations to one of our runners up for the 2026 Mid-Career Researcher Prize, Martino Franchi (@MVFranchi.bsky.social)! Martino's review will focus on the physiological adaptations to hypo-gravity and muscle disuse and the role of exercise countermeasures ✍️

Austin Morales, William Wong, Jeff Moore and Jochen Kressler (San Diego State University) discuss one minute of light-intensity stair-stepping decreases postprandial glycaemia in the evening in non-diabetic adults: A randomized controlled trial 📖 buff.ly/cDJZ7W2

Iben Elmerdahl Rasmussen et al. (Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre Hospital, North Zealand Hospital, @sdu.dk) explore the impact of a 12-week high-intensity interval training intervention on cardiac structure and function after COVID-19 at 12-month follow-up 📖 buff.ly/4xIh698

Conan L. H. Shing et al. (Physiology and Ultrasound Laboratory in Science and Exercise (PULSE), @exeter.ac.uk) consider the therapeutic role of exercise training during menopause for reducing vascular disease 📖 buff.ly/KILH5cP

Congratulations to one of our runners up for the 2026 Mid-Career Researcher Prize, Clément Menuet! Clément's review will focus on advances in the neuronal mechanisms generating respiratory heart rate variability ✍️

Ana lzabela Sobral de Oliveira-Souza et al. (University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück, @ufmgbr.bsky.social, @ualberta.bsky.social) explore the effectiveness of aerobic exercise on pain and disability in individuals with neck pain in a systematic review and meta-analysis 📖 buff.ly/Fy5lPPk

Elmo W. I. Neuberger et al. (@mainzuniversity.bsky.social, University Hospital Essen) assess the exercise-related kinetics of circulating cell-free DNA, circulating tumour DNA, DNase I activity and cytokines in patients with solid tumours in a pilot study 📖 buff.ly/yZbfbvZ

In this Viewpoint, Kiana Schulze and David Poole (@kstate.bsky.social) discuss favouring respiration over locomotion in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 📖 buff.ly/ptqVJJE

🚨 Call for Papers🚨 Brain-body interactions as key mediators of physiological and pathophysiological adaptations in health and disease Deadline for submissions: 31 May 2027 Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/XgWO4po

Hélène Laurent, Frédéric Costes, Ruddy Richard and Marc Filaire (Centre Jean Perrin, @ucauvergne.bsky.social, CHU Clermont-Ferrand) discuss respiratory muscle endurance training among patients with chronic diseases: A systematic review of available evidence 📖 buff.ly/lyJhDN8