Attendees strike a pose at the 2024 American Physiology Summit. The American Physiology Summit, the annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS), took place last week in Long Beach, California. The gathering brought together more than 3,000 scientists, exhibitors and staff to explore the science behind the biggest issues impacting life and health—and to … Continue reading Social Media Takes the American Physiology Summit by Storm
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Physiology Continues to Help You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit attendees attend the poster reception in April 2023. Scientists who study physiology are gathering in Long Beach, California, this week for the 2024 American Physiology Summit—a conference dedicated to sharing discoveries on the cutting-edge of bioscience. Studies highlighted at the Summit span from racial differences in small artery disease in prostate cancer … Continue reading Physiology Continues to Help You Protect Your Health
Celebrating Science at the American Physiology Summit
American Physiology Summit attendees at the 2023 meeting. The American Physiological Society’s (APS) inaugural meeting, the American Physiology Summit, was a resounding success last year! With more than 3,100 attendees, 1,800 submitted abstracts, scores of scientific sessions and esteemed lecturers, the physiology community is gearing up for even more in 2024. For members, meeting attendees, … Continue reading Celebrating Science at the American Physiology Summit
2023’s Most-read I Spy Physiology Posts
Credit: iStock This year, as science celebrated the discoveries that gave us mRNA vaccines to fight COVID-19 and gene editing treatments for sickle cell disease, our contributors also brought you fascinating, fun and insightful physiology stories on the I Spy Physiology blog. From the always-popular topic of spaceflight to the always-important matter of mental health, … Continue reading 2023’s Most-read I Spy Physiology Posts
Physical Inactivity: We Got To Move It, Move It
Credit: iStock Did you know that some data suggest physical inactivity increases your risk of dying from any cause more than smoking? Although this argument is still debated, in theory, you could go for a run and have a cigarette and be less likely to die than someone who does neither (you still shouldn’t smoke). … Continue reading Physical Inactivity: We Got To Move It, Move It
Can Intermittent Fasting Prevent Kidney Damage in Obesity?
Claudia Edell presents her research at the American Physiology Summit. Credit: Claudia Edell Obesity is extremely prevalent in the U.S. population and can lead to a variety of health complications, such as high blood pressure, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and even chronic kidney disease. Intermittent fasting—referred to as “time-restricted feeding” in research—is a popular diet in … Continue reading Can Intermittent Fasting Prevent Kidney Damage in Obesity?
Physiology and Climate Change: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Zac Schlader, PhD, talks about climate change at the American Physiology Summit. The condition we collectively refer to as “life” only exists in a narrow set of parameters. If the environment is too hot, the building blocks of life start to unravel and fall apart. If it’s too cold, physiologic liquids become solids—not good, considering … Continue reading Physiology and Climate Change: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Physiology Helps You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit attendees listen to research findings presented at the meeting. Scientists who study physiology gathered in Long Beach, California, last week for the inaugural American Physiology Summit—a brand-new conference dedicated to sharing discoveries on the cutting edge of bioscience. Studies highlighted at the Summit span from the effect of cannabis extracts on blood … Continue reading Physiology Helps You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: We Are Physiology
Martin Frank Diversity Travel Award recipients at the American Physiology Summit The inaugural American Physiology Summit, designed by and for physiologists, sparked inspiration, evoked collaboration and created a lot of excitement online as well as on-site in Long Beach, California. As the physiology community travels home today, we're highlighting what a physiologist looks like, as … Continue reading American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: We Are Physiology
American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day Three
The 2023 American Physiology Summit is the inaugural solo annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, designed by and for physiologists with speakers to spark inspiration and spaces to evoke collaboration. Excitement for this year's meeting, held in Long Beach, California, is evident not only on-site, but also online. View Twitter highlights from Days One … Continue reading American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day Three