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APS Congratulates 2023 Nobel Laureates Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

The American Physiological Society (APS) extends congratulations to Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, the 2023 recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
2-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Breathing Memory Depends Heavily on Time of Day for Hypoxia

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Loss of Key Protein Makes Mice More Likely to Develop High Bood Pressure

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Older Adults Show Greater Increase in Body Temperature in Simulated Heatwave Than Previously Reported

Under conditions designed to better mirror real-world conditions, a new study finds that adults 65 and older are affected more by heatwave-like temperatures than previously reported. The study included intermittent bouts of light activity and was...
26-Sep-2023 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Changing Dosing Methods Means Fewer Mice Needed to Study Lung Infections

Researchers will need fewer mice to study lung infections thanks to improvements in dosing methods, according to a new study from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
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3D Stress Patterns in Capillaries Are Caused by Red Blood Cell Squeezing

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Study Explores Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors during Pregnancy on Changes in Heart Structure and Function

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Mitochondria in Lungs Facilitate Communication with Liver, Blocking Mitochondrial Protein Could Treat Pneumonia, ARDS

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TPM Examines the Shortcomings of BMI, Allyship in Science + More

In the latest issue out today, The Physiologist Magazine (TPM) explores the scientific relevance of the body mass index (BMI) tool for assessing health; examines the critical role allyship plays in expanding diversity in physiology; and profiles...
3-Nov-2022 4:50 PM EDT

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Heart Risks of Changing Clocks Demand Rethinking the Sunshine Protection Act

15-Jun-2022 10:25 AM EDT

Critical Research Could Reshape the Fight against Heart Disease

16-Feb-2022 10:00 AM EST

Physiologists Celebrate 100 Years of Insulin: Experts Available

30-Oct-2021 8:15 AM EDT

The Cost of Getting Old: Mitigating the Physical and Financial Challenges of Aging

15-Jun-2021 7:00 AM EDT

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Lack of Black and Hispanic Patients Could Jeopardize COVID-19 Vaccine

3-Sep-2020 9:00 AM EDT

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Mouthwash should be evaluated for its ability to inactivate coronavirus

13-May-2020 7:45 AM EDT

Respiratory Experts Find Clues on Risk Factors for COVID-19 Susceptibility

20-Apr-2020 12:25 PM EDT

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About the American Physiological Society
Physiology is the study of how molecules, cells, tissues and organs function in health and disease. Established in 1887, the American Physiological Society (APS) was the first U.S. society in the biomedical sciences field. The Society represents 9,000 members and publishes 16 peer-reviewed journals with a worldwide readership.

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SCIENCE

Edward K. Merritt, PhD

Assistant Professor - Southwestern University

Keywords:
Exercise, Nutrition

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Ranganath Muniyappa, MD, PhD

Sr. Research Physician - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Keywords:
COVID-19

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Sadis Matalon, PhD, ScD, FAPS

Professor - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Keywords:
COVID-19

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Hong-Long James Ji, MD, PhD

Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

Keywords:
COVID-19

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Michael Joyner, MD

Frank R. and Shari Caywood Professor of Anesthesiology - Mayo Clinic

Keywords:
COVID-19

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Layla Al-Nakkash, PhD

Professor - Midwestern University

Keywords:
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal/Digestive

SCIENCE

Grant Kolar, PhD

Assistant Research Professor - Saint Louis University

Keywords:
Diabetes, Ocular

SCIENCE

Jeffrey Tessem, PhD

Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science - Brigham Young University

Keywords:
Diabetes

SCIENCE

Keith Baar, PhD

Professor - University of California, Davis

Keywords:
Exercise, Muscle, Nutrition

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