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Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the level of organs and systems. Most aspects of human physiology are closely homologous to corresponding aspects of animal physiology, and animal experimentation has provided much of the foundation of physiological knowledge. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study: anatomy, the study of form, and physiology, the study of function, are intrinsically tied and are studied in tandem as part of a medical curriculum.

UTHealth's innovative cancer-fighting projects receive $11 million CPRIT funding

Five innovative cancer-fighting projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston received just over $11 million during the latest round of grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

21 Sep 2019

Sponge-like action of circular RNA aids tissue repair after heart attack

The human genetic blueprint is like a string of code. To follow it, the code, or DNA, is transcribed into shorter strings of RNA.

20 Sep 2019

Sodium and potassium-rich foods may predict future depression in adolescents

An innovative study finds that sodium and potassium levels- reflections of a person's typical diet - may be predictors of future depression in teens. The first-of-its-kind study is published in Physiological Reports.

19 Sep 2019

Precision grip-force test helps examine associated brain activity in people with autism

A new study in the Journal of Neurophysiology by researchers at the University of Kansas Life Span Institute is the first to look at functional brain activity in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) while they performed precision visuomotor behavior -- in this case, a grip-force test.

19 Sep 2019

Zylka lab receives NIH grant to advance treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders

The National Institutes of Health have awarded two separate grants totaling $6.1 million to Mark Zylka, PhD, director of the UNC Neuroscience Center. One of the grants was co-awarded to Ben Philpot, PhD, associate director of the center at the UNC School of Medicine.

18 Sep 2019

Cannabidiol may alleviate seizures and normalize brain rhythms in Angelman syndrome

A marijuana plant extract, also known as cannabidiol, is being commonly used to improve anxiety, sleep problems, pain, and many other neurological conditions.

18 Sep 2019

Gut microbiome may play a role in mechanisms linked to muscle strength in older adults

A novel new study suggests that the gut microbiome has a role in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults.

18 Sep 2019

Scientists identify potential target for treating cardiac fibrosis

A research team led by scientists from the Consortium for Fibrosis Research & Translation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has identified a potential target for treating heart failure related to fibrosis.

17 Sep 2019

New mathematical model may provide better understanding of glaucoma

A new mathematical model may help doctors learn more about the risk factors and causes of glaucoma, including the mechanisms affecting blood flow to the eye.

16 Sep 2019

Accelerating drug discovery process to help patients

An international research team has developed a new strategy that can predict the potential clinical implications of new therapeutic compounds based on simple cellular responses.

15 Sep 2019

New contrast agent combination benefits image-based modeling of tumor processes

A new contrast agent combination for imaging tumor samples enhances imaging and data extraction and thus benefits image-based modeling of tumor processes.

15 Sep 2019

Breath-based tests could benefit from modeling of the underlying biology

Breath-based tests are gaining in popularity as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for a growing number of medical conditions. Research into improving the collection and analysis of these tests will be presented today at the American Physiological Society Interface of Mathematical Models and Experimental Biology: Role of the Microvasculature Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

13 Sep 2019

Abnormal gut bacteria linked to poor cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

A study involving military veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the intestines as a possible driver of poor cognitive performance--and as a potential target for therapy.

13 Sep 2019

New insight into origin of diabetes in overweight patients

In Switzerland, more than 400,000 people suffer from type 2 diabetes, a serious metabolic disorder that is constantly increasing. Obesity, by promoting the resistance to the action of insulin - one of the hormones that regulate blood sugar levels - is a major risk factor.

12 Sep 2019

Physiology News and Research

UTHealth's innovative cancer-fighting projects receive $11 million CPRIT funding

Sponge-like action of circular RNA aids tissue repair after heart attack

Sodium and potassium-rich foods may predict future depression in adolescents

Precision grip-force test helps examine associated brain activity in people with autism

Zylka lab receives NIH grant to advance treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders

Cannabidiol may alleviate seizures and normalize brain rhythms in Angelman syndrome

Gut microbiome may play a role in mechanisms linked to muscle strength in older adults

Scientists identify potential target for treating cardiac fibrosis

New mathematical model may provide better understanding of glaucoma

Accelerating drug discovery process to help patients

New contrast agent combination benefits image-based modeling of tumor processes

Breath-based tests could benefit from modeling of the underlying biology

Abnormal gut bacteria linked to poor cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

New insight into origin of diabetes in overweight patients

New tool to decipher the gut microbiome

Calcium channel blockers may help effectively treat memory loss in Alzheimer's disease

Insulin imbalance may not be the only cause of diabetes

Researchers identify mechanism responsible for spatial issues in people with Down syndrome

Calcium absorption by breastfeeding babies could be key to treating osteoporosis in the elderly

YCC scientists uncover key to help treat many forms of cancer

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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