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Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the level of organs and systems. Most aspects of human physiology are closely homologous to corresponding aspects of animal physiology, and animal experimentation has provided much of the foundation of physiological knowledge. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study: anatomy, the study of form, and physiology, the study of function, are intrinsically tied and are studied in tandem as part of a medical curriculum.

Cervix-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough model for studying women's health

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) has been identified as one of the many unmet needs in women's health and affects more than 25% of reproductive-aged women.

30 May 2024

Study finds Plexin-B1 could be key to Alzheimer’s treatment, enhancing glial cell response

Researchers discovered that Plexin-B1 plays a crucial role in regulating peri-plaque glial nets in Alzheimer’s disease, potentially opening new avenues for treatment by targeting this protein.

29 May 2024

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

A recent review in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews presents a multidimensional model of loneliness, exploring its impact on social interactions, the oxytocin system, and illness. The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to understand and address loneliness effectively.

28 May 2024

Study reveals pivotal role of the circadian clock in enhancing checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy

A multidisciplinary research team at the University of California, Irvine has revealed that the circadian clock – the biological pacemaker that governs daily rhythms in physiological processes, including immune functions – can be leveraged to enhance the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy.

28 May 2024

Discovery of promising protein candidate opens new avenues for treating metabolic disorders

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team's discovery of the additional health benefits of an appetite-suppressing protein has doubled the potential for scientists to find new avenues for treating obesity and metabolic disorders in animals and people.

28 May 2024

Leveraging wearable technology to mitigate military musculoskeletal injuries

Of the many perils facing members of the military, injuries incurred in training or on deployment repeatedly sideline elite operators.

27 May 2024

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known "magic mushrooms," initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness.

23 May 2024

Study reveals endurance exercise's impact on the biological molecules of animals and humans

As part of an ongoing national research effort to better understand how physical activity improves health and prevents disease, seven University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty members contributed to an article recently published in Nature, an international journal of science.

22 May 2024

Refeyn announces appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer

Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, is delighted to announce the appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer, effective from June, 2024.

From Refeyn 22 May 2024

Social jet lag in mice linked to weight gain and higher blood sugar

Mice experiencing “social jet lag” developed characteristics similar to people with the same phenomenon, including significant weight gain, higher blood sugar levels and lower cardiovascular fitness.

17 May 2024

Columbia neuroscientists identify brain circuits for color perception in fruit flies

Perceiving something – anything – in your surroundings is to become aware of what your senses are detecting. Today, Columbia University neuroscientists identify, for the first time, brain-cell circuitry in fruit flies that converts raw sensory signals into color perceptions that can guide behavior.

16 May 2024

Comparative analysis of sprint interval exercises on metabolic and physiological responses

Physical activities like jogging, walking, cycling, and sprinting are activities known to engage the musculoskeletal system and result in the utilization of energy.

15 May 2024

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

15 May 2024

Study finds 41% of people with long-term itchiness have fatigue

41% of people with long-term itchiness have fatigue, likely due to persistent sleep disruption, according to new research published in the British Journal of Dermatology. In comparison, only 22% of the control group had fatigue.

15 May 2024

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

The Western diet disrupts gut microbiota and gut barrier function, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases through chronic low-grade inflammation.

13 May 2024

Aficamten shows promise in enhancing exercise capacity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Even though mortality and hospitalization rates have improved, the quality of life for those living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be compromised with limiting symptoms such as exertional dyspnoea and decreased exercise capacity.

13 May 2024

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

In research that may be a step forward toward finding personalized treatments for Tourette disorder, scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick have bred mice that exhibit some of the same behaviors and brain abnormalities seen in humans with the disorder.

6 May 2024

Physiology News and Research

Cervix-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough model for studying women's health

Study finds Plexin-B1 could be key to Alzheimer’s treatment, enhancing glial cell response

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

Study reveals pivotal role of the circadian clock in enhancing checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy

Discovery of promising protein candidate opens new avenues for treating metabolic disorders

Leveraging wearable technology to mitigate military musculoskeletal injuries

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

Study reveals endurance exercise's impact on the biological molecules of animals and humans

Refeyn announces appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer

Social jet lag in mice linked to weight gain and higher blood sugar

Columbia neuroscientists identify brain circuits for color perception in fruit flies

Comparative analysis of sprint interval exercises on metabolic and physiological responses

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

Study finds 41% of people with long-term itchiness have fatigue

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

Aficamten shows promise in enhancing exercise capacity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

Central and peripheral clock synchronization vital for optimal tissue function

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