What is physiology? Physiology is the science of life. It is the branch of biology that aims to understand the mechanisms of living things, from the basis of cell function at the ionic and molecular level to the …

Dec 2, 2025 · Explore physiology Shaping the science of life What is physiology? Research in physiology helps us to understand how the body works in health and how it responds and adapts to …

Physiology can change the world. It prepares us for the unknown. From the basic unit of life to the complex behaviour of the whole body, physiology underpins our survival and is key to improving …

Since 1878 The Journal of Physiology has published research that significantly advanced our knowledge of physiology and increased our understanding of how the body functions in health and disease.

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By publishing in The Physiological Society’s journals you are supporting the future of physiology. All profits from the journals are reinvested into our community to fund our charitable activities including …

Physiology, Climate Change, and Health Physiology is an essential part of the health response to climate change as it helps us understand the consequences of extreme temperatures and other …

Physiology Teaching – Fit for the Future. Find out more about the meeting, taking place at Newcastle University (UK) on 15–16 April 2026.

Apr 24, 2025 · The largest funder of biomedical, and thus physiological, research in the US is the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That likely makes it the most important source of funding for …