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Tag: Physiology
Researchers find regulator of first responder cells to brain injury
Astrocytes are the most abundant cells in the brain, yet there is still much to learn about them. For instance, it is known that when the brain is injured or diseased astrocytes are the first responders. They become reactive and…
More time spent standing helps combat effects of sedentary lifestyle
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) recommends spending more time standing to increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The research has also quantified exactly how many extra calories…
MouseLight project maps 1,000 neurons (and counting) in the mouse brain
Scientists are batting a thousand in a project to reconstruct the mouse brain’s wiring diagram. Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus have now carefully unraveled a tangle of more than 1,000 neurons, tracing each cell’s branching…
Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress
Many people have experienced stressful situations that trigger a particular mood and also change certain feelings toward food. An international team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine looked into the possibility of crosstalk between eating and mood and…
Melatonin is a potential drug for the prevention of bone loss during space flight
[Background] For proper and healthy metabolism of bone, appropriate stimuli are necessary. In outer space with microgravity, calcium is lost from bone and bone mass is reduced. Measurement of the bone density of astronauts before and after a long stay…
Who benefits from a defibrillator?
ECG procedure indicates whether an implantable defibrillator will extend a patient’s life
Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows
This is a peer-reviewed, randomized, double-blind crossover study conducted in humans
Slowed metabolism helps migrating geese soar
New insight on how bar-headed geese maintain flight at extreme altitudes opens avenues to further re
Aesthetics of skin cancer therapy may vary by treatment type
HERSHEY, Pa. — While there are several effective options for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, some may result in better cosmetic appearance after treatment, according to researchers. In a meta-analysis of 58 studies, a study led by Penn State compared four…
Scientists use advanced imaging to map uncharted area of genome
Region gives rise to serious disease, discovery could lead to new genetic testing
Remora-inspired suction disk mimics fish’s adhesion ability, offers evolutionary insight
Remora fishes are famed hitchhikers of the marine world, possessing high-powered suction disks on the back of their head for attaching themselves in torpedo-like fashion to larger hosts that can provide food and safety — from whales and sharks to…
Novel approach leads to potential sepsis prevention in burn patients
Study demonstrates possibility of treating antibiotic-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa
Scientists link ‘hunger hormone’ to memory in Alzheimer’s study
Scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas have found evidence suggesting that resistance to the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in the brain is linked to the cognitive impairments and memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The findings, based on…
Skin cancer risk in athletes: The dangers of ultraviolet radiation
The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Speaking at The Physiological Society’s Extreme Environmental Physiology conference next week, W. Larry Kenney, Penn State University, will discuss how broad its effects can be,…
Imaging and Computational Analysis Experts to Discuss Microcirculation Modeling at APS Conference
Physiologists and mathematicians will explore how mathematical models and imaging tools can sharpen the focus on physiological problems related to the body’s smallest blood vessels (microcirculation) at the upcoming American Physiological Society (APS) Conference
Study of bile acids links individual’s genetics and microbial gut community
Gene identified in mice affects both size of a bacterial population and bile acid levels in blood
NSF Awards ‘Dream Team’ $1.1 Million for Blind Mexican Cavefish Research
How is it that a fish that lived in difficult to access caves in rural Mexico is becoming a leading model to study diabetes, insomnia, and obesity? It’s all about this tiny, translucent, cave-dwelling fish that lost its eyes to…
Adults with cerebral palsy about twice as likely to develop non-communicable diseases
Thursday, 29 August 2019 – Adults with cerebral palsy are about twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory disease compared to adults without cerebral palsy, according to a new study led by RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons…
Music-based biofeedback shows promise in improving deadlift technique
Musical feedback achieves similar effectiveness to instructor feedback in small study
Review: Biofeedback could help treat a number of conditions
Headaches among the ailments with strong evidence
Mediating the trade-off — How plants decide between growth or defense
Grow or defend yourself – a decision plants need to make on a daily basis, due to their inability to do both simultaneously. For a long time, it was thought that the reason for the growth-defence trade-off might be a…
How texture deceives the moving finger
The perceived speed of a surface moving across the skin depends on texture, with some textures fooling us into thinking that an object is moving faster than it is, according to a study published August 27 in the open-access journal…
Study finds cellular processes controlling the formation of lymphatic valves
Targeting VE-cadherin signaling pathways holds promise for treating lymphedema’s debilitative swelli
Study finds cellular processes controlling the formation of lymphatic valves
Targeting VE-cadherin signaling pathways holds promise for treating lymphedema’s debilitative swelli
Diverse immune cell profiles and roles found in breast cancer resistance to immunotherapy
In recent years it has been increasingly appreciated that immune cells within the tumor microenvironment contribute to tumor progression and, importantly, to the tumor’s response to therapy. To better understand the specific roles different immune cell types play, a multi-institutional…
UTHealth’s Argyrios Stampas earns training grant from Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences
Argyrios Stampas, MD, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation with McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), has been awarded a KL2 training grant for research pertaining to bladder conditions for spinal…
How plants measure their carbon dioxide uptake
When water is scarce, plants can close their pores to prevent losing too much water. This allows them to survive even longer periods of drought, but with the majority of pores closed, carbon dioxide uptake is also limited, which impairs…
Scientists identify potential cause of statin-related muscle pain
Moderate exercise an antidote to known statin side effect
K+ Channel Study Could Help Develop Drugs for Life-Threatening Conditions
TTUHSC’s Cuello has Research Published in PNAS
Who you see matters: Stroke patients benefit more from observing their own hand movements during the
Japanese scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) have found that for stroke patients, observing their own hand movements in a video-assisted therapy – as opposed to someone else’s hand – could enhance brain activity and speed up…
Who you see matters: Stroke patients benefit more from observing their own hand movements during the
Japanese scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) have found that for stroke patients, observing their own hand movements in a video-assisted therapy – as opposed to someone else’s hand – could enhance brain activity and speed up…
Yet another way dogs help the military; aeromedical patient evacuations
FAU nursing study demonstrates feasibility, efficacy of animal-assisted interventions in a military
Suit up with a robot to walk and run more easily
A versatile, portable exosuit that assists both walking and running highlights the potential for lig
Stanford develops wireless sensors that stick to the skin to track our health
Skin-hugging sensors track health indicators and use a novel type of RFID to beam signals to receive
Pores for thought: Ion channel study beckons first whole-brain simulation
Blue Brain Project’s ‘Channelpedia’ is open to brain modellers and pharmacologists everywhere
Drug accelerates blood system’s recovery after chemotherapy, radiation
In mice, new compound lifts molecular ‘brakes’ that normally slow the regeneration of blood stem cel
Neanderthals commonly suffered from ‘swimmer’s ear’
Abnormal bony growths in the ear canal were surprisingly common in Neanderthals, according to a study published August 14, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Erik Trinkaus of Washington University and colleagues. External auditory exostoses are dense bony…
Nerve Stimulation + Repetitive Sounds Help Improve Hearing
Combining seizure-preventing electrical stimulation with repetitive musical tones improves processing of sounds in the brain, according to new research. The discovery may provide relief for chronic ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and aid communication skills in people with autism. The first-of-its-kind study, published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurophysiology (JNP), was chosen as an APSselect article for August.
Baking Soda Boosts Immunity, Impairs Insulin Response in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers learn insulin response connected to alkaline load, not inflammation Charlottesville, Va. (June 24, 2019)—Early research suggests that the common pantry staple baking soda affects inflammation and insulin handling in type 2 diabetes. The findings will be presented today at…
Blood Metabolite Levels May Help Identify Diabetic Kidney Disease
Noninvasive measurement may provide alternative to diagnostic kidney biopsy Charlottesville, Va. (June 24, 2019)—Metabolomics, the study of small molecules the body produces during metabolism (metabolites) may be a future key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease. The finding will be presented…
Donald Kohan Details Recent Advances and New Frontiers in Kidney Research in Keynote Address
Charlottesville, Va. (June 23, 2019)—New treatments, exciting research and future trends in kidney health are the focus of discussion at the American Physiological Society (APS)/American Society of Nephrology (ASN) conference, Control of Renal Function in Health and Disease, in Charlottesville,…