Physiology is the branch of biology that focuses on understanding the functions and mechanisms of living organisms. It encompasses a wide range of studies from the molecular and cellular levels to the systems and whole-organism levels, examining how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the chemical and physical functions necessary for life. Key areas of physiology include neurophysiology, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, and renal physiology, among others. The field is foundational for medical science, providing essential insights into how the body works in health and disease. Advances in physiology have led to significant medical breakthroughs and improvements in health care, including the development of new treatments and diagnostic tools.
University of Michigan researchers have discovered that water flow within muscle fibers greatly influences their contraction rates, challenging traditional understandings of muscle mechanics and potentially…
University of New Mexico researchers have identified that microplastics, once ingested, can migrate from the gut to organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain,…
Despite superior individual components, robots lag behind animals in overall performance, suggesting a future focus on better system integration and control in robotics. Robotics engineers…
Scientists report improvements in speed, blood lactate, and oxygen levels following daily consumption of extracts. Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that…
8 in 10 cannabis users report combining marijuana with exercise, saying it boosts motivation and mood, eases pain. A bit of weed before a workout…
Research from Amsterdam shows that the feelings of fatigue in Long-COVID patients is causes by mitochondria that produce less energy. Scientists from Amsterdam UMC and…
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus uncovered evidence suggesting that physiological changes and increased energy demands are a universal phenomenon. The slowdown…
Research at McMaster University indicates that ketone supplements, intended to boost athletic performance, may actually reduce it, as evidenced by slower cycling speeds in athletes….
Japanese scientists have uncovered that Cladonema jellyfish regenerate tentacles using stem-like proliferative cells, offering new insights into the blastema formation process and its evolutionary parallels…
When Cara Ocobock was a young child, she often wondered at the images in movies, books, comics, and cartoons portraying prehistoric men and women as such:…
In the wild chinstrap penguins engage in a unique sleep pattern, obtaining more than 11 hours of rest each day– but not all at once….
Researchers have found that hunger hormones in the gut directly affect the brain’s hippocampus, influencing eating decisions. This discovery, made through a study on mice,…
A recent study revolutionizes existing views on exercise by revealing a significant role of the vagus nerve, famed for helping us ‘rest and digest’, in…
Researchers uncover the molecular mechanisms that schedule meal timings and their synchronization with daily cycles. Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have conducted a study using…
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An international team of researchers recently published a perspective article on potential mechanisms of obesity pathogenesis in the journal Science. It was based on an…
A recent study has uncovered that each individual possesses a unique ‘pain fingerprint’ in their brain, which can vary significantly from one person to another….
A study shows that declawing significantly impacts the muscular capabilities of large cat species more than smaller cats. Despite it being illegal to surgically modify…