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Physiology (in Greek physis = nature and logos = word) is the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms.
Physiology has traditionally been divided into plant physiology and animal physiology but the principles of physiology are universal, no matter what particular organism is being studied. For example, what is learned about the physiology of yeast cells can also apply to human cells.
The field of animal physiology extends the tools and methods of human physiology to non-human animal species. Plant physiology also borrows techniques from both fields. Its scope of subjects is at least as diverse as the tree of life itself. Due to this diversity of subjects, research in animal physiology tends to concentrate on understanding how physiological traits changed throughout the evolutionary history of animals.
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Theoretical Biology :: Biology
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Clean water should be recognized as a human right. At the March 2009 United Nations meetings coinciding with the World Water Forum, a declaration that would recognize water as a basic human right was defeated. In this month's Editorial, the PLoS Medicine Editors argue that access to clean water should be declared a basic human right for three reasons. First, access to clean water can substantially reduce the global burden of disease caused by water-borne infections. Second, the privatization of water—as witnessed in Bolivia, Ghana, and other countries—has not effectively served the poor, who suffer the most from lack of access to clean water. Third, the prospect of global water scarcity—exacerbated by climate change, industrial pollution, and population growth—means that no country is immune to a water crisis.Image Credit: Rudhach at flickr.com
Seasonal Hunger: A Neglected Problem with Proven Solutions
Bapu Vaitla et al. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Clean Water Should Be Recognized as a Human Right
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Can We âHedgeâ against the Development of Antiviral Resistance among Pandemic Influenza Viruses?
David K. Shay et al. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
David K. Shay and Benjamin Ridenhour discuss a modeling study predicting that stockpiling a secondary antiviral for use early in a flu pandemic can forestall resistance to the primary stockpiled drug.
Pralidoxime in Acute Organophosphorus Insecticide PoisoningâA Randomised Controlled Trial
Michael Eddleston et al. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
In a randomized controlled trial of individuals who had taken organophosphorus insecticides, Michael Eddleston and colleagues find that there is no evidence that the addition of the antidote pralidoxime offers benefit over atropine and supportive care.
What Is the Optimal Therapy for Patients with H5N1 Influenza?
Nicholas J. White et al. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Nicholas White discusses optimal dosing of oseltamivir, Robert Webster and Elena Govorkova discuss combination antiviral therapy, and Timothy Uyeki discusses clinical care of patients with H5N1.
EurekAlert! - Biology
Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
(University of California - San Francisco) University of California - San Francisco researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth.
'Genetic arms race' between bacteria, viruses subject of stimulus grant
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
(Michigan State University) The oceans teem with microscopic bacteria that produce much of Earth's oxygen as they absorb carbon dioxide greenhouse gas. But fast-mutating viruses also populate the seas, attacking marine bacteria in an ages-old evolutionary arms race. A Michigan State University researcher will probe that ancient dynamic against the backdrop of environmental and climate change, and the pivotal role played by aquatic bacteria in maintaining the Earth's biological balance.
Learning from locusts
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
(Queen's University) A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these conditions.
American Physiological Society - News, membership and society information, and announcements for journals, conferences, and awards.
Baer's Physiology Site - Very educational human physiology site containing online lectures, slides, computerized clinical cases, and other informative features for physiology students and health professionals.
Meta Description: [ Medical Physiology -- Emphasis on Cardiovascular and Respiratory educational tools ]
FASEB Career Resources - This page offers descriptions of career alternatives in the scientific fields with links to many resources
Hardin Laboratory, University of Missouri - Vascular biology laboratory studying physiology, biochemistry and biophysics of smooth muscle; information about research, staff and students, and publications.
Laboratory of Dexterous Manipulation - Sensorimotor control of dexterous behavior in humans from Umeå Univ., Sweden.
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Liver Research Team - The Liver Sieve research group has an interest in the fine vessels of the liver.These pages describe some of the background, findings and publications arising from this work.
Meta Description: [ The Liver Sieve Research Group,
Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, New Zealand,
The sieve is altered by many factors such as alcohol, stress, ageing and diabetes,
thus leading to post prandial hyperlipidaemia atherosclerosis and asteoporosis. ]
National Resource for Cell Analysis and Modeling - A national resource center supported by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH); portal to the Virtual Cell, including recent publications and applications of the software.
Meta Description: [ The Virtual Cell Modeling and Simulation Framework, developed by the National Resource for Cell Analysis and Modeling, provides advanced modeling tools for the study of cell physiology. ]
Physiology Educational Research Consortium - Nationwide network of physiology educators dedicated to improving life science education in general and physiology education in particular by conducting research, developing new educational materials and techniques, and educating faculty.
Physiology Health Web - Links to information on the physiology of health related issues.
PhysioNet - Free access via the web to large collections of recorded physiologic signals and related open-source software.
Meta Description: [ PhysioNet offers free access via the web to
large collections of recorded physiologic signals and related open-source
software, as a public service funded by NIH's National Center for Research
Resources. ]
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Salamander Physiology - Student research on metabolism and evaporative water loss on several salamander species of north america including lunged and lungless
Skeletal Muscle Laboratory, University of Toronto - Overview of current research relating to the computer modeling and understanding of muscle architecture, as well as laboratory information, contacts, and publications.
The Society of General Physiologists - Created to promote interdisciplinary research and education into how living organisms function. Includes news, awards information and recipients, a link to the Journal of General Physiology, and conference announcements.
Turkish Society of Physiological Sciences - Web Page of The Turkish Society of Physiological Sciences
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