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A new Experimental Physiology study asks whether “silly walking” — flailing limbs in gloriously inefficient ways — could help prevent obesity, boost cardiorespiratory fitness, and even improve public health.
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Explore the science behind the silliness: buff.ly/vNykBBf
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A new Experimental Physiology study asks whether “silly walking” — flailing limbs in gloriously inefficient ways — could help prevent obesity, boost cardiorespiratory fitness, and even improve public health.
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Explore the science behind the silliness: buff.ly/vNykBBf
“Stay curious and don’t be afraid to ask the ‘why’ question...” ❔
We spoke to Dr Oli Steele from Brighton and Sussex Medical School about his career journey, the future of physiology, and his advice for those starting out.
Read the full interview: www.physoc.org/blog/150-voi...
We spoke to Dr Oli Steele from Brighton and Sussex Medical School about his career journey, the future of physiology, and his advice for those starting out.
Read the full interview: www.physoc.org/blog/150-voi...
Voices of physiology - Oli Steele
We interviewed Oli Steele as part of our Voices of physiology series. Read the Q&A to find out more about Oli's motivation.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Stay curious and don’t be afraid to ask the ‘why’ question...” ❔
We spoke to Dr Oli Steele from Brighton and Sussex Medical School about his career journey, the future of physiology, and his advice for those starting out.
Read the full interview: www.physoc.org/blog/150-voi...
We spoke to Dr Oli Steele from Brighton and Sussex Medical School about his career journey, the future of physiology, and his advice for those starting out.
Read the full interview: www.physoc.org/blog/150-voi...
Members, unwrap your Winter Edition of Physiology News 🎁
Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...
Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Members, unwrap your Winter Edition of Physiology News 🎁
Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...
Feast on stories about heat shields, resilience and survival ➡️ www.physoc.org/physiologica...
Take your quest through time with our Paton Historical studies fund.
📜 🪶 Dig through archives and collections to learn more about physiological experiments and discoveries.
Start your journey of exploration ⬇️
📜 🪶 Dig through archives and collections to learn more about physiological experiments and discoveries.
Start your journey of exploration ⬇️
Paton Historical Studies Fund
Dig into physiology history with funds from the Paton Prize Bursary. Unlock the secrets of The Physiological Society’s archive in the Wellcome Library.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Take your quest through time with our Paton Historical studies fund.
📜 🪶 Dig through archives and collections to learn more about physiological experiments and discoveries.
Start your journey of exploration ⬇️
📜 🪶 Dig through archives and collections to learn more about physiological experiments and discoveries.
Start your journey of exploration ⬇️
In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are extending the opportunity to submit your abstract for our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting.
Submit your abstract by 7 January 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/ae0Yupi
#Nutrition #KetoDiet #BrainHealth #MetabolicHealth
Submit your abstract by 7 January 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/ae0Yupi
#Nutrition #KetoDiet #BrainHealth #MetabolicHealth
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are extending the opportunity to submit your abstract for our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting.
Submit your abstract by 7 January 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/ae0Yupi
#Nutrition #KetoDiet #BrainHealth #MetabolicHealth
Submit your abstract by 7 January 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/ae0Yupi
#Nutrition #KetoDiet #BrainHealth #MetabolicHealth
📢 Professor Derek Scott will deliver the Otto Hutter Teaching Prize and Lecture at our #PhysiologyEducation & Teaching meeting, on 14 - 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University (UK).
Register now to save with our early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...
Register now to save with our early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...
Fit for the Future: Physiology Education and Teaching in the UK
Fit for the future: Physiology Education and Teaching in the UK, will take place on 14 – 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University. Find out more.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 Professor Derek Scott will deliver the Otto Hutter Teaching Prize and Lecture at our #PhysiologyEducation & Teaching meeting, on 14 - 15 April 2026 at Newcastle University (UK).
Register now to save with our early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...
Register now to save with our early bird rates ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/fit-f...
We’re excited to share that we have renewed and strengthened our publishing partnership with Wiley.
This agreement will help us continue supporting authors, expanding the reach of physiology research, and developing our family of journals.
Read more:
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This agreement will help us continue supporting authors, expanding the reach of physiology research, and developing our family of journals.
Read more:
🔗 www.physoc.org/news_article...
New Publishing Agreement Strengthens Partnership between The Physiological Society and Wiley
Keep up to date with The Physiological Society’s news. Press releases, job openings, policy developments, conferences and other physiology news.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We’re excited to share that we have renewed and strengthened our publishing partnership with Wiley.
This agreement will help us continue supporting authors, expanding the reach of physiology research, and developing our family of journals.
Read more:
🔗 www.physoc.org/news_article...
This agreement will help us continue supporting authors, expanding the reach of physiology research, and developing our family of journals.
Read more:
🔗 www.physoc.org/news_article...
⏰ Submit your abstract today to share your insights on vascular risk factors and brain health.
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit by 15 December 2025 ⬇️
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit by 15 December 2025 ⬇️
Microvasculature as a Key Regulator of Health and Disease in the Brain and Beyond
Microvasculature as a Key Regulator of Health and Disease in the Brain and Beyond, will take place on 16-17 April 2026. Find out more.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
⏰ Submit your abstract today to share your insights on vascular risk factors and brain health.
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit by 15 December 2025 ⬇️
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit by 15 December 2025 ⬇️
📢 Our Research and Knowledge Exchange, & Education and Teaching Awards are now open!
Members can apply to for up to £10,000 in support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique.
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
Members can apply to for up to £10,000 in support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique.
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Our Research and Knowledge Exchange, & Education and Teaching Awards are now open!
Members can apply to for up to £10,000 in support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique.
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
Members can apply to for up to £10,000 in support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique.
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
🔗 www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
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🥳🍾🎈What a fantastic day at the @roysocmed.bsky.social to kick off @physoc.bsky.social 150th anniversary celebrations!
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🥳🍾🎈What a fantastic day at the @roysocmed.bsky.social to kick off @physoc.bsky.social 150th anniversary celebrations!
Publishing in the Physiological Society’s family journals supports the future of physiology. To tell us more about research and the latest journal news, our Editors-in-Chief take to the stage for the In Conversation session at our Member Forum.
Discover more 🔗 www.physoc.org/journals-and...
Discover more 🔗 www.physoc.org/journals-and...
December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Publishing in the Physiological Society’s family journals supports the future of physiology. To tell us more about research and the latest journal news, our Editors-in-Chief take to the stage for the In Conversation session at our Member Forum.
Discover more 🔗 www.physoc.org/journals-and...
Discover more 🔗 www.physoc.org/journals-and...
Kicking off our 150th anniversary celebrations at today's Member Forum 🎉 Áine Kelly opens the event, followed by Society's CEO Dariel Burdass, who shares highlights of this year's activities & achievements.
Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Kicking off our 150th anniversary celebrations at today's Member Forum 🎉 Áine Kelly opens the event, followed by Society's CEO Dariel Burdass, who shares highlights of this year's activities & achievements.
Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
Learn more about our year celebrating 150 years of discovery 🗞️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
Today, we kick off our 150th year celebrations 🎉
For our anniversary, we have launched our 150 voices collection - a gallery of engaging member stories and Society heritage gems.
🗞️ Read our news story to find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
For our anniversary, we have launched our 150 voices collection - a gallery of engaging member stories and Society heritage gems.
🗞️ Read our news story to find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
150 voices: Celebrating our members and their personal histories
Keep up to date with The Physiological Society’s news. Press releases, job openings, policy developments, conferences and other physiology news.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Today, we kick off our 150th year celebrations 🎉
For our anniversary, we have launched our 150 voices collection - a gallery of engaging member stories and Society heritage gems.
🗞️ Read our news story to find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
For our anniversary, we have launched our 150 voices collection - a gallery of engaging member stories and Society heritage gems.
🗞️ Read our news story to find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/sYaWsDJ
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@giorgiovaresco.bsky.social, Dubé, Bieuzen (National Institute of Sport of Québec), Yao and Simonelli (@ciusssducentre-sud.bsky.social) examine the impact of long-haul travel and 13 h time change on rest activity circadian rhythm in speed skaters during World Cup competitions.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@giorgiovaresco.bsky.social, Dubé, Bieuzen (National Institute of Sport of Québec), Yao and Simonelli (@ciusssducentre-sud.bsky.social) examine the impact of long-haul travel and 13 h time change on rest activity circadian rhythm in speed skaters during World Cup competitions.
📜 buff.ly/NQoyo0d
📜 buff.ly/NQoyo0d
⏰ Submit your abstract today to share your insights on vascular risk factors and brain health.
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit now ⬇️
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit now ⬇️
Microvasculature as a Key Regulator of Health and Disease in the Brain and Beyond
Microvasculature as a Key Regulator of Health and Disease in the Brain and Beyond, will take place on 16-17 April 2026. Find out more.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⏰ Submit your abstract today to share your insights on vascular risk factors and brain health.
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit now ⬇️
Showcase your research at our Microvasculature meeting, taking place:
📍 Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
📆 16-17 April 2026
Submit now ⬇️
💡 Do you need support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique? Members can apply to our Education and Teaching Award or our Research and Knowledge Exchange Award for up to £10,000 in support. Find out more ➡️ www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
November 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
💡 Do you need support to develop new educational resources, conduct a pilot study or develop a new technique? Members can apply to our Education and Teaching Award or our Research and Knowledge Exchange Award for up to £10,000 in support. Find out more ➡️ www.physoc.org/grants-and-p...
Join us at our Dietary Manipulations 2026 meeting to discover more about #Exercise & #SportNutrition with Professor Louise Burke, who will present the Joan Mott Prize Lecture Celebrating Women Physiologists.
Read our news article to find out more 🗞️ www.physoc.org/news_article...
Read our news article to find out more 🗞️ www.physoc.org/news_article...
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join us at our Dietary Manipulations 2026 meeting to discover more about #Exercise & #SportNutrition with Professor Louise Burke, who will present the Joan Mott Prize Lecture Celebrating Women Physiologists.
Read our news article to find out more 🗞️ www.physoc.org/news_article...
Read our news article to find out more 🗞️ www.physoc.org/news_article...
💡 Join us in advancing glial physiology
Submit your abstract to showcase your research at our meeting, UK Glia 2026, taking place on 8 – 9 June 2026 at University of Bristol, UK.
Abstract submission closes on 16 January 2026. Find out more ⬇️
Submit your abstract to showcase your research at our meeting, UK Glia 2026, taking place on 8 – 9 June 2026 at University of Bristol, UK.
Abstract submission closes on 16 January 2026. Find out more ⬇️
UK Glia 2026
UK Glia 2026 meeting will highlight the pivotal role of glia in brain physiology, offering invaluable insights for those investigating glia function in both health and disease. Find out more about…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💡 Join us in advancing glial physiology
Submit your abstract to showcase your research at our meeting, UK Glia 2026, taking place on 8 – 9 June 2026 at University of Bristol, UK.
Abstract submission closes on 16 January 2026. Find out more ⬇️
Submit your abstract to showcase your research at our meeting, UK Glia 2026, taking place on 8 – 9 June 2026 at University of Bristol, UK.
Abstract submission closes on 16 January 2026. Find out more ⬇️
⏰ Last chance to submit your research for our Dietary Manipulations meeting. Abstract submission closes on 30 November 2025!
Showcase your research and be part of the conversation on #MetabolicHealth and #Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK on 8-9 April 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/j9hXo8U
Showcase your research and be part of the conversation on #MetabolicHealth and #Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK on 8-9 April 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/j9hXo8U
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
⏰ Last chance to submit your research for our Dietary Manipulations meeting. Abstract submission closes on 30 November 2025!
Showcase your research and be part of the conversation on #MetabolicHealth and #Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK on 8-9 April 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/j9hXo8U
Showcase your research and be part of the conversation on #MetabolicHealth and #Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK on 8-9 April 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/j9hXo8U
⏳ Registration closing soon for our #HumanMovement2025 meeting! Join leading researchers and clinicians to explore the neurophysiological principles behind human movement and motor behaviour.
⏰ Secure your place by 25 November. Register now ⬇️
⏰ Secure your place by 25 November. Register now ⬇️
Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement 2025
Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement will take place on 16 – 17 December 2025 at King’s College London, UK. Join us
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November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
⏳ Registration closing soon for our #HumanMovement2025 meeting! Join leading researchers and clinicians to explore the neurophysiological principles behind human movement and motor behaviour.
⏰ Secure your place by 25 November. Register now ⬇️
⏰ Secure your place by 25 November. Register now ⬇️
🚀 What happens to the human brain when we send it 400 million kilometres from home?
To learn more about the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration, join Professor Damian Bailey for 'Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain’s Limits' ⬇️ buff.ly/f5AGNIV 1/2🧵
To learn more about the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration, join Professor Damian Bailey for 'Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain’s Limits' ⬇️ buff.ly/f5AGNIV 1/2🧵
Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain's Limits - GL Brown Prize Lecture by Professor Damian Bailey
Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain's Limits - Professor Damian Bailey will discuss the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration. Register now to join us for Professor Bailey's GL…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🚀 What happens to the human brain when we send it 400 million kilometres from home?
To learn more about the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration, join Professor Damian Bailey for 'Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain’s Limits' ⬇️ buff.ly/f5AGNIV 1/2🧵
To learn more about the physiological challenges posed by deep space exploration, join Professor Damian Bailey for 'Surviving Space: Pushing the Brain’s Limits' ⬇️ buff.ly/f5AGNIV 1/2🧵
Join us at this year's President's Lecture to hear from Dame Sally Davies, who will present ‘Antimicrobial Resistance: The Challenge of Leadership.’
A critical global health issue from one of the world’s leading voices.
📆 4 December
📍 Royal Society of Medicine
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A critical global health issue from one of the world’s leading voices.
📆 4 December
📍 Royal Society of Medicine
www.physoc.org/events/presi...
President’s Lecture and Awards Ceremony 2025: Celebrating 150 years of physiology
Join us for the most prestigious event in The Society's calendar - our 2025 President’s Lecture and Awards Ceremony.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Join us at this year's President's Lecture to hear from Dame Sally Davies, who will present ‘Antimicrobial Resistance: The Challenge of Leadership.’
A critical global health issue from one of the world’s leading voices.
📆 4 December
📍 Royal Society of Medicine
www.physoc.org/events/presi...
A critical global health issue from one of the world’s leading voices.
📆 4 December
📍 Royal Society of Medicine
www.physoc.org/events/presi...
⏰ Last chance to save with our early bird rates for #HumanMovement2025! Join us this December @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social to discuss human motor #neurophysiology and neurotech innovations.
Register by 11 November for the discounted rate ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/neuro...
Register by 11 November for the discounted rate ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/neuro...
Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement 2025
Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement will take place on 16 – 17 December 2025 at King’s College London, UK. Join us
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November 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
⏰ Last chance to save with our early bird rates for #HumanMovement2025! Join us this December @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social to discuss human motor #neurophysiology and neurotech innovations.
Register by 11 November for the discounted rate ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/neuro...
Register by 11 November for the discounted rate ⬇️ www.physoc.org/events/neuro...
📢 Launched today, the Global Climate and Health Summit Phase One report!
It sets out the next steps to drive adaptation to protect lives today & the mitigation needed to secure health for generations to come.
Read the full report ⬇️ www.physoc.org/policy/clima...
#ClimateAction #GCHS2025
It sets out the next steps to drive adaptation to protect lives today & the mitigation needed to secure health for generations to come.
Read the full report ⬇️ www.physoc.org/policy/clima...
#ClimateAction #GCHS2025
Global Climate and Health Summit
The 2025 Global Climate and Health Summit placed physiology and partnerships at the heart of climate and health. Read more
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📢 Launched today, the Global Climate and Health Summit Phase One report!
It sets out the next steps to drive adaptation to protect lives today & the mitigation needed to secure health for generations to come.
Read the full report ⬇️ www.physoc.org/policy/clima...
#ClimateAction #GCHS2025
It sets out the next steps to drive adaptation to protect lives today & the mitigation needed to secure health for generations to come.
Read the full report ⬇️ www.physoc.org/policy/clima...
#ClimateAction #GCHS2025
“Clean air, safe environments, & just energy systems are treated as fundamental rights, not privileges” - Shweta Narayan shares her vision for a healthy planet in our latest blog. Find out more about Shweta's work & clean air initiatives. Read the Q&A ➡️ www.physoc.org/blog/clean-a...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
“Clean air, safe environments, & just energy systems are treated as fundamental rights, not privileges” - Shweta Narayan shares her vision for a healthy planet in our latest blog. Find out more about Shweta's work & clean air initiatives. Read the Q&A ➡️ www.physoc.org/blog/clean-a...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction