Latest Physiology News

The brain has its own thermostat – study shows epilepsy may interfere with it
Where does fat actually go when you lose weight? The answer is in your breath – and your sweat
Lymphatic walking: the social media trend explained
Gut bacteria convert dietary nitrate and iron into protective molecules
Is the laundry still damp, or just cold? Why your skin can’t tell the difference
What happens to strength, balance, stamina and reflexes as you age – and what you can do about it
‘No difference’ may be wrong conclusion, scientists warn
Crocodiles can’t fly. Birds can. Scientists have finally figured out why
Neanderthal gene variant may increase muscle mass in people living today today
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Lift, Lift Again
How a stay in AIS Altitude House helped kickstart a Glasgow campaign
Why women should strength train at every stage of life
Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?
“Lights On” at Heathcote’s Barrack Reserve to allow people to exercise at night
Mothers’ devotion to newborns begins in the brain
The brain rewires itself for motherhood. We now know more about how
Do infrared saunas improve workout recovery? The evidence is still lukewarm
Farmer-centred Climate Solutions Take Centre Stage
Decoding Brain’s Timekeeping Machinery
Tampons tested for hormone disrupting chemicals
What happens inside a tennis player’s brain as they try to return a 148mph serve?
New genomic study uncovers family ties linking Scythian elite burials across the Eurasian steppe
The Solomon Islands placement that became a partnership
KI researchers dominate the Swedish Research Council’s call for international postdocs
Research in space yields clues to treating muscle loss back on Earth
CRDC appoints new Managing Director: Dr Georgina Pengilley
CRDC Appoints New Managing Director
Erin Schuman Receives Kavli Prize 2026
Three KI Projects On 2026 IVA Research Impact List
AI could revolutionise concussion care in sport – but risks remain
Project from Karolinska Institutet on IVA’s list for research impact 2026
Plants hit the brakes on immunity to survive viral infections
Breathing – Key To Body’s Stress System
JCU helping athlete shot for the stars at Commonwealth Games
Impact of crop load on ‘Honeycrisp’ apple across four US locations
Tackling Threat Of Antimicrobial Resistance
SEK 4.7 million for rheumatology research at Karolinska Institutet
Good Yawn Might Do More Than You Think, Say Researchers
A good yawn might do more than you think, say researchers
Key Environmental Strategies to Improve Leafy Green Production in Controlled Environment Agriculture
Using escape rooms to promote student engagement
Biohacks Or Basics? What Actually Works In Recovery
Clue to how muscles weaken in dermatomyositis opens the door to new drug treatments
Continued strong results for KI in international subject ranking
Sport, Nursing, Archaeology Top 50 In QS Rankings
University of Manchester strengthens global standing in QS Subject Rankings
Marathon training: why hot baths might help you run faster
From Japanese walking to 75 Hard: what the science really says about viral fitness trends