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A peer-reviewed, online, Open Access journal publishing across all areas of physiology. A collaboration between The Physiological Society and the American Physiological Society.
Website: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/2051817x
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Study of overnight deep inspiration patterns in #obstructive #sleep #apnea patients with or without #asthma provides insight into the potential role of deep inspirations in mitigating overnight narrowing in lower #airways and asthma–OSA interactions.
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#Breathing #Respiratory
Overnight deep inspiration patterns in obstructive sleep apnea patients with and without asthma
Asthma and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often co-occur, exacerbating respiratory difficulties and altering airway physiology during sleep. Respiratory obstructions in OSA usually terminate with…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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This systematic review examines evidence for #Sexdifferences in human #skeletal #muscle fiber types and the influences of #age, physical activity or muscle group.
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MyoBlue #Exercise #Ageing #Physiology
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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📢 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
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
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Planning for #APS2026? Stay ahead of the game! Check out key dates and deadlines so you don’t miss a thing: https://www.physiology.org/professional-development/meetings-events/american-physiology-summit/dates-and-deadlines?SSO=Y #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Read this physiological Case study which examined #energy balance in two recreational, #ultra-endurance #cyclists on plant-based diets during a 30-day cycle ride across Canada.
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#ExerciseandDiet #Metabolism #Nutrition
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November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Study of heart-focused #breathing and attitude breathing techniques on #heartrate variability in young healthy subjects reports improved #HRV parameters and #cardiorespiratory coherence, with significant differences between sexes and individuals with or without #anxiety.
Heart‐focused breathing technique and attitude breathing technique effects on heart rate variability in young healthy subjects
Heart rate variability (HRV) is controlled mainly by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The aim of our prospective study was to investigate whether respiratory control influences changes in ANS…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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What does the air we breathe have to do with your brain? Studies have been finding links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of #dementia. Read more from The New York Times: https://ow.ly/26s050XmrXV #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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“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
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Study of #heartrate variability in two birth cohorts, in Finland or Norway, indicates altered #autonomic regulation in adults born preterm with very low birth weight, especially women, potentially contributing to higher #bloodpressure.
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#Birth #Cardiovascular
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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#TRPC6 channels are implicated in pathogenesis of severe #nephrotic syndromes. This study of TRPC6 in normal physiological #podocyte functions reports roles in #MMP7-shedding of #nephrin ectodomains and #apoptosis.
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#Renal #IonChannels
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Retrospective cohort study on effects of #caffeine in persons starting #Sodium-glucose #cotransporter-2 inhibitors, indicates high caffeine consumption may reduce the early decline in estimated #glomerular #filtration rate with SGLT2i therapy.
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#Heart #Kidney
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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This new invited Review discusses how food-related #gut or #endocrine signals and #microbial #metabolites are detected by vagal pathways in #Interoception mediated regulation of #feeding and #glucose #metabolism.

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October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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📢 Our Conference Attendance Award closes in one week!

Get support to attend the upcoming #HumanMovement2025. ⏰ The next round of applications closes on 31 October. Apply now ⬇️
Conference Attendance Award
Take advantage of The Physiological Society’s travel grants to help physiologists attend conferences and workshops – an invaluable networking opportunity.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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After you've submitted your #APS2026 abstract, what comes next? Applying for awards! Many of them are abstract-based, so kill two birds with one stone:
• Submit abstract by 12/3: https://ow.ly/SZhL50X9qjA
• Apply for awards (deadlines vary): https://ow.ly/NaLn50X9qjy
#ProfDev 🧪
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October 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#Nicotinamide #N-methyltransferase inhibition is shown to improve limb function in experimental #peripheral #artery disease in male mice.
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#Ischemia #SkeletalMuscle
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October 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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This methods-focused review article discusses the theoretical backgrounds of #algorithms used in open-circuit whole-room indirect #calorimetry, compares performance in #simulations, and proposes practical guidelines for the future.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Study of disuse-induced #muscle #atrophy in a mouse model reports on muscle-type specific alterations and #adiponectin pathway response, including increased plasma adiponectin
#MyoBlue #Myofiber
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October 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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New #Methods article surveys #photophysical and spectral properties of popular #pH-sensing green fluorescent proteins, #pHluorins, including a new member pHluorin4, providing insights to optimize applications in different systems.
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#GFP #FluorescentProteins #CellPhysiology
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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This study uses continuous video-recorded transnasal #laryngoscopy and simultaneous #airway pressure measurement to quantify the airflow resistance at these sites during noninvasive #ventilation in healthy adults.
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#Respiratory
October 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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This week we celebrate International Open Access Week 2025. This year’s theme is “Who owns our knowledge”? Find out more at
www.openaccessweek.org
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#Physiology #OAweek
International Open Access Week
International Open Access Week is held annually to inspire global momentum toward the open sharing of knowledge in order to address important social issues affecting people around the world. Open…
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October 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Check out our Virtual Collections to catch up with recent publications under our Calls for Papers!
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#Physiology
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October 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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This study identifies rare natural #sugars, (sweet, yet low calorie, poorly metabolized in the body and non-obesogenic), that induce #FGF21 production and suppress sugar appetite in mice.
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#Obesity #Diet #Endocrine #Metabolism
Identification of FGF21‐inducing rare sugars that reduces sugar appetite in male BL/6 mice
Dietary sugars induced FGF21 secretion from the liver and activate hypothalamic oxytocin neurons to reduce furter sugar intake. Replacing obesogenic dietary sugars with FGF21-inducing rare sugars can...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Calling all researchers working in nutritional physiology. Submit your abstracts to showcase your research at our 2026 Dietary Manipulations meeting!

📆 8 – 9 April 2026
📍 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Abstract submission closes on 30 November. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/9wkQjVG
October 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Help shape the future of #PhysiologyEducation. Join physiology educators at our 2026 Education Meeting!

📆 14 - 15 April 2026
📍 Newcastle University, UK

Register now to save with 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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October 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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This December, explore motor behaviour, movement disorders & neurotech innovations at #HumanMovement2025. Plus, join the debate at our point-counterpoint workshop.

📅 16 - 17 Dec
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💡 Register now to save with our early bird rates 🔗 buff.ly/076wSdu
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM