Mesut Γelik et al. (Inonu University, Bingol University) consider the protective effect of cannabinoid type 2 receptor agonist (JWH-133) against hepatotoxicity induced by Prangos ferulacea Lindl. extract
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Mesut Γelik et al. (Inonu University, Bingol University) consider the protective effect of cannabinoid type 2 receptor agonist (JWH-133) against hepatotoxicity induced by Prangos ferulacea Lindl. extract
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In this 'Physiology of Survival' Editorial, Frank and Alexander Marino (Charles Sturt University, University of Queensland) discuss the third man and the placebo escape hatch βοΈ
Athanasios Chalkias et al. (University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine) explore haemodynamic effects of selective venoconstriction with centhaquine in spontaneously breathing patients with mixed hypovolaemic-vasodilatory shock
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Firat Akat et al. (Ankara University) discuss how sirtuin signalling governs calcium homeostasis and mitochondrial function in metabolic syndrome cardiomyocytes
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In this Case Report, Kate N. Thomas (@universityofotago.bsky.social, Te Whatu Ora β Southern) discusses traumatic arteriovenous fistula after ice axe injury 27 years ago
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Giulia Cheli et al. (University of Pavia, IRCCS San Raffaele Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University) examine multi-omics analysis of ion channels expressed by chicken embryo vestibular type I and type II hair cells
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Jessica M. Motherwell et al. (Defense Health Agency, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) explore how systemic pirfenidone treatment fails to mitigate fibrosis and compromises functional recovery in a porcine model of volumetric muscle loss
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Marko Mitrovic et al. (@czechacademy.bsky.social, Charles University) discuss acute exercise-induced lipolysis and increase in levels of fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids in adipose tissue are impaired in obese and aged mice
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"Surviving beyond Earth is not about grit alone β it is about physiology pushed to its absolute limits," write Damian Bailey and Angelique van Ombergen. Read their joint editorial on #SpaceExploration & the #Physiology of survival @expphysiol.bsky.social β¬οΈ buff.ly/0i2GJoi #WSW2026
Cristian Mendoza-Arranz et al. (Rey Juan Carlos University, @uam.es) explore physiological and autonomic responses to intermittent low-lung-volume apnoea and pain sensitivity in a randomized controlled pilot trial
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Libera Troìa et al. (University Hospital Maggiore della Carità , University of Eastern Piedmont) examine clinical and biochemical factors associated with insulin therapy in gestational diabetes: the role of OGTT-based groups
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Jamie-Lee M. Thompson et al. (Bond University, Central Queensland University, @flindersuniversity.bsky.social) explore multi-omics identifies promoter methylation and gene expression changes associated with human skeletal muscle atrophy
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Barbara Bartko et al. (@comeniusuni.bsky.social) examine long-term endurance running training and testosterone daily variation in ageing men; a comparative cross-sectional study
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Bronwyn Riley et al. (The University of Auckland) explore distinct electrophysiology and dopaminergic modulation of medium spiny neurons across divisions of the tail striatum and the dorsolateral striatum
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Francielly Morena et al. (University of Arkansas, @ufresearch.bsky.social) explore circulating granulocyte colony-stimulating factor as a sex-unbiased global marker of lung and colorectal cancer cachexia pre-clinical models
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In this Short Communication, Shalaya Kipp et al. (Mayo Clinic) discuss the conducting airways before and after gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender individuals
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Angelica Lodin-SundstrΓΆm et al. (Lund University) explore splenic contraction associated with sudden, transient hypotension and sympathoexcitation in humans
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We are pleased to announce the second joint-winner of our 2026 Trailblazer Review Prize, Jacob Thorstensen! ποΈ Jacob's review will focus on how stress and noradrenaline shape human neuromuscular physiology βοΈ
In this Editorial, Lucy J. Ryan et al. (@cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social) discuss the importance of cross-talk in research and the body: an early career researcher perspective
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In this Editorial, Carina Kern et al. (LinkGevity) explore space biology as a catalyst for the next biotech and longevity revolution
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