American Physiological Society

Let's go! Abstract submissions for #APS2027 are now open! 👉Gain valuable feedback on your research 👉Make vital connections 👉Share your discoveries For more info and to submit your abstract for the Summit: https://ow.ly/QyQM50ZVvqH #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪

Physiologists work to understand just what these chemicals do to the body, and how they contribute to chronic disease. Read more in #TPhysMag: ow.ly/7I0P5101pN0 🧪

Supercharge your career development!⚡ Gain valuable feedback on your research, make vital connections and share your discoveries when you submit your abstract for the American Physiology Summit. Submit your #APS2027 abstract today: https://ow.ly/mN6c50ZZqYm #ProfDev 🧪

Perhaps it's time we clear the air. Literally. New research reveals the sobering effects that the air we breathe has on our brains. More from The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/akjx5100ggH #ISpyPhysiology #AirQuality #Neuroscience #BrainHealth 🧪 📷: iStock

Sure, AI may be fast—but classmates still matter. New research in Advances found students often turned to AI first when stuck, while peer discussion more often delivered the “aha” moments that deepened understanding: https://ow.ly/puN35100BJR APS Publications #ArticlesInPress 🧪 📷: iStock

These are some heady questions... The mentoring Q&A in September's #TPhysMag focuses on inspiration, motivation and legacy-building. Read more from APS members Carlos Zepeda & Owen Woodward: https://ow.ly/msFz5100AFy #ProfDev #ScienceMentorship #AcademicLife 🧪

Looking to explore outside your primary research area and discover new ideas & methods? Introducing Signature Sessions🔥 At #APS2027, attendees can probe emerging research & hear fresh perspectives. Learn more about Signature Sessions: https://ow.ly/60hq50ZZpLB #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪

Ever try sleeping in a hot room?🥵 Then you know it can be disruptive. But you may be surprised to learn how impactful temperature can be on your circadian rhythms. This BBC piece reveals the new research: https://ow.ly/Bqon50ZXR07 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact #SleepScience #Physiology 🧪

DYK?🤔 There is an #EventOrganizersDay (and that it's today?) To celebrate, check out what's in store for you at #APS2027! We have some exciting updates—including a more flexible schedule—while retaining the same outstanding #Science and community: https://ow.ly/wVlw50ZXiRH #WeArePhysiology 🧪

Could jumping, sprinting & quick turns help kids build denser bones? New research in Physiological Reports found young male handball players gained more bone mineral over 1 year than nonathletic peers, especially at the spine & hips: https://ow.ly/QVFT50ZXQvm #ArticlesInPress #SABV 🧪 📷: iStock

Spoiler alert!😨 You may crave scary movies this time of year, but don't be surprised if the science behind those scenes is a little...off. APS member Liz Cambron runs down some of the common #physiology errors in this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/5It750ZXOOk #ScienceInMovies 🧪

Aerobic exercise is the key to a healthy heart as you age, right? Not so fast. APS member Mark Haykowsky says strength training should be a top exercise priority for people aged 60+ in this The New York Times piece: https://ow.ly/K0NA50ZY5Tz #ISpyPhysiology #AgingWell #FitnessOver60 🧪

It's #NationalLeaveAReviewDay👏 Providing—and accepting—constructive feedback is essential to career growth. Visit July's #TPhysMag for that and other nuggets of wisdom from our esteemed members (and feel free to hit "like"👍 on this post😉): https://ow.ly/A4Oz50ZXhYI #ProfDev #FeedbackMatters 🧪

Diving animals spend long periods of time underwater. How do they keep oxygen flowing? We talked to a researcher who works with bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/9PGx50ZZPOX #Comparative2026 🧪

Why can #KidneyDisease cause swelling? New research in AJP-Renal found that greater protein loss in urine was linked to more active sodium channels in the kidneys—helping explain salt and fluid retention: https://ow.ly/ROTK50ZXPA9 APS Publications #ArticlesInPress #APSselect 🧪 📷: iStock

It's International Open Access Week—a great time to champion the importance of open science & its vital role in the scientific process. Learn about #OpenAccess at APS here: https://ow.ly/X3ll50ZXoyl #OAWeek #FightForPhysiology #ScienceForAll #SciPol #Advocacy 🧪 Here's more from your colleagues👇

You likely know microplastics = not good for your health. But why? This Scientific American piece looks at new research on how #microplastics interact with water, generating highly reactive molecules: https://ow.ly/sWHQ50ZXR4u #ISpyPhysiology #EnvironmentalHealth #EcoAwareness 🧪

Flexible arteries may help preserve blood flow to the brain as we age. New research in AJP-Heart found lifelong female pearl divers had greater blood flow between heartbeats—a sign of healthier arterial aging: https://ow.ly/3NCm50ZXPki APS Publications #ArticlesInPress #APSselect #SABV 🧪 📷: iStock

Are you happy at work?😊 Nature surveyed nearly 4k scientists from around the globe to ask that very question—along with their outlook on the field, what motivates them and more. See how their findings line up with your thoughts: https://ow.ly/NiQZ50ZXK1V #ProfDev #ScientistLife🧪

We all know the importance of good sleep, but the stakes may be higher than you think.💤 New research links #insomnia with a number of serious neurological and mental health conditions. More in Newsweek: https://ow.ly/rV4150ZXQMT #ISpyPhysiology #SleepHealth #NeurologyResearch 🧪

#OpenScience makes research more transparent, rigorous, reproducible, useful and trustworthy to science and society. For International Open Access Week, let's revisit this vintage #TPhysMag piece for more on its importance: https://ow.ly/pkPw50ZXk2s #OAWeek #Physiology #OpenAccess 🧪 📷: iStock

#APS2027 is an outstanding opportunity to hear new perspectives from leading scientists, present your work and exchange ideas with the scientific community, and network with physiologists from around the world—it's a can't miss event! #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪

Like any well-tuned machine, your brain works better when it's free of waste. This piece from The Washington Post provides some fascinating insight into your brain's "plumbing system" and 3 habits to keep that noggin humming: https://ow.ly/u45M50ZVzG5 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

But he doesn't look a day over 190!😛 Scientists studied DNA from a nearly 200-yr-old tortoise to uncover his longevity secrets. More from Scientific American on the research & what it could mean for human health: https://ow.ly/1gwC50ZVEXz #ISpyPhysiology #LongevityResearch #JonathanTheTortoise 🧪

The traits that helped our ancestors survive may still shape our health today. A new review in Physiology explores how ancient DNA links past diets, diseases and environments to #HumanPhysiology: APS Publications https://ow.ly/hBgQ50ZVC4b #ArticlesInPress #EvolutionaryHealth 🧪 📷: iStock

*Where* a brain injury occurs could help guide rehabilitation. New research in JNP provides direct evidence that two motor-control regions shape muscle output differently—one drives force, the other organizes it: APS Publications https://ow.ly/Uc5b50ZVBnM #ArticlesInPress #APSselect 🧪 📷: iStock

Mom always told you to wash up for dinner—but did she teach you the "right" way?👏 It's #GlobalHandwashingDay, so let's revisit this Donga Science piece on the research behind proper #HandHygiene: https://ow.ly/K5n950ZV9rC #HandwashingHero #ISpyPhysiology #CleanHands 🧪

#WorkLifeBalance is a real struggle for many in academia. The rigorous demands and long hours can make it difficult to raise a family while advancing your career. This Science Magazine piece chronicles how one scientist copes: https://ow.ly/Le0450ZVEwx #ProfDev #ScienceCareer 🧪 📷: iStock

People with Type 1 #diabetes often heal more slowly. Could molecules already in your body help improve wound healing? Learn more in a researcher Q&A this week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/Q2kw50ZXLex #Comparative2026 #T1D 🧪

✅Wanting to #FightForPhysiology ❓Knowing how to make your voice heard We've got you covered! APS has all the info and resources you need to advocate for #Science: https://ow.ly/qXGa50ZVwMm #SciPol #Advocacy 🧪 Here's what's at stake👇

Menopause may change how the body fuels a walk. New research in AJP-Regu found that being more years past menopause was linked to less flexible use of fat for fuel, while more muscle was tied to a healthier metabolic response: https://ow.ly/jLyS50ZVAxt APS Publications #ArticlesInPress 🧪 📷: iStock

DYK?🤔 APS is providing more than 100 awards for #APS2027?🤯 The awards help offset the cost of attending Summit while supporting researchers, educators and trainees to advance their work, gain recognition and network. For info & to apply: https://ow.ly/7sAA50ZVwnx #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪

Exciting new research is helping us better understand how our lungs communicate with our brain—and could help lead to improving treatments for diseases like #Asthma and #Alzheimers. Read more about this game-changing work in the latest #TPhysMag: https://ow.ly/6H9C50ZVw56 #APS2026 #Interoception 🧪

#MetastaticBreastCancer (MBC) affects an estimated 155k people in the US. On #MBCAwareness Day, let's look back at this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog on what metastatis is and how doctors treat it: https://ow.ly/B2At50ZV8Cg #BreastCancerAwareness #CancerResearch #PinkRibbon 🧪 📷: iStock

What a pain in the neck!💥 All that time we spend hunched over screens is awful for our necks—and can lead to health issues later. BBC offers up some techniques to help save your neck: https://ow.ly/uHTJ50ZVCQr #ISpyPhysiology #NeckPain #PhysiologyTips 🧪

Lactate isn’t just a workout byproduct—it also helps fuel muscle. New research in AJP-Cell shows that two lactate transporters help maintain muscle mass & exercise performance—and influence how muscle responds to insulin: https://ow.ly/nZtS50ZVzS3 APS Publications #ArticlesInPress 🧪 📷: iStock

How many different plant foods have you eaten this week?🤔 If you can answer that, you're likely tracking the latest online fitness fad: 30 unique plants/week. Does it help? This piece from The New York Times examines the research: https://ow.ly/5e1n50ZTiCt #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

🥵In humid heat, more sweat doesn’t always mean more cooling. New research in JAPPL found rising humidity reduced sweating efficiency in women and men as more sweat stayed in clothing instead of evaporating: https://ow.ly/Blj550ZTJ3w APS Publications #ArticlesInPress #APSselect 🧪 📷: iStock

#Autumn is in full swing, but sadly not everyone can fully enjoy the season of foliage and #SweaterWeather.🍂 APS member Amanda Jo LeBlanc Ph.D. breaks down the #Science behind #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder in this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/ot9050ZSN1b #Physiology 🧪 📷: iStock

Physiology training➡️Career in academia. Right? Not so fast. Actually, most PhDs ultimately establish careers outside the classroom. September's #TPhysMag profiles five #Physiologists and how they carved their paths in other sectors: https://ow.ly/PEct50ZTIEH #ProfDev #CareerPaths 🧪

It's a leg malady that affects millions of US adults and can lead to serious heart issues—especially in women. The The Washington Post explains #PeripheralArteryDisease (PAD), and how to spot & (hopefully) prevent it: https://ow.ly/oGAO50ZTI2E #ISpyPhysiology #SABV #HeartHealth 📷: iStock

The heart runs on a 24-hour clock. New research in APS-Function suggests #Type1Diabetes can disrupt its daily rhythms differently in the right and left ventricles—possibly adding to cardiovascular risk: https://ow.ly/VVLb50ZThRG APS Publications #ArticlesInPress #APSselect 🧪 📷: iStock

Can extra weight weigh on your dog’s brain? You may be surprised to hear that #obesity can affect your furry friend's brain function. Learn more in a researcher Q&A this week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/IfNh50ZVyTk #Comparative2026 🧪

#Physiology is truly the science life depends on. Appropriate government funding is essential to continuing research and scientific advances. But don't just take our word for it—here's APS member Ryan Downey... #FightForPhysiology #Advocacy #SciPol 🧪

Glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar, may also affect how the kidneys handle salt and water. New research in AJP-Renal shows why that could matter as next-gen GLP-1–based drugs also begin targeting glucagon: https://ow.ly/9b4E50ZTHvX APS Publications #ArticlesInPress #APSselect 📷: iStock

It's #MolecularBioscienceWeek 🧪 It's an annual celebration of the impact of fundamental research—so, a great time to acknowledge its life-saving effects is by looking back at this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog on how drugs make it to market: https://ow.ly/UTCL50ZSMB1 #Physiology

📣Boy, do we have amazing keynotes lined up for you at #APS2027! Learn more about our distinguished speakers here: https://ow.ly/JXg550ZSNxH #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪 And they're just a part of the amazing experience you'll have with us in Denver next spring 👇

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth, a great time to celebrate Hispanic heritage & culture in the U.S.👏 There's much we can learn from these communities—including how to live longer, healthier lives. Check out this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog for more: https://ow.ly/TL1E50ZPPO6 #HealthyLiving 🧪 📷: iStock

🔒Lock it in! In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to stay connected to the research community. A perfect time to consider renewing your APS membership—you may even save $$ with a multiyear option: https://ow.ly/EkIw50ZTcEN #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪 📷: iStock

Congrats to new #NobelLaureates Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries of light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Read more: https://ow.ly/mztR50ZUxri #NobelPrize #Physiology 🧪 📷: iStock