Fake blood is just Hollywood drama … right? Nope. Scientists are working to make real blood alternatives that can save lives after major blood loss. Read more from Haley Garbus-Grant on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: ow.ly/2yba50X1Ibc#ISpyPhysiology🧪

Last week, more than 400 advocates for medical research funding went to Capitol Hill to tell Congress why it's so important. It's not too late for you to do your part. Use our form to raise your voice: ow.ly/KyxV50X0qzx #RallyMedRes #SciPol #Advocacy #FundNIH #IRallyFor 🧪

Women face unique addiction risks tied to hormones, metabolism and brain function. Learn how sex-based research is reshaping treatment approaches in #TPhysMag: ow.ly/gXmF50X0kY2#TPhysMag:#SABV #WomensHealthResearch #APSWomensHealth @plantnerd.bsky.social 🧪

It’s never too late to start exercising, even if you’re in the later chapters of life. Regular exercise helps protect your DNA and keep arteries healthy. Read more: ow.ly/ViLJ50WXMmQ #HealthAgingMonth 🧪

Call for Papers on #WomensHealth Research & #Autoimmune Diseases aligns with the NIH Strategic Plan for Autoimmune Disease Research to advance rigorous, high-priority, innovative #AutoimmuneDisease research. Explore & submit ➡️ journals.physiology....#WomensHealth

Men may be more prone to heart rhythm changes than women, which could help explain why male athletes face higher sudden cardiac death risks. Read more in AJP-Heart: ow.ly/nqGo50WZwjR #ArticlesInPresS #SABV @apspublications.bsky.social @ausrob-phd.bsky.social @merrylindseyphd.bsky.social 🧪

Congrats to @ufresearch.bsky.social Sultan N. Khanfar! He won a local undergraduate research award for his work on how brain cells may drive nerve overactivity in lung disease. He's pictured here with APS member Michelle Gumz and Aline Oliveira. 🧪

It sounds like science fiction, but it's happening now. Researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial skin that lets blood circulate through it. This could be an important step for regenerating damaged skin. Read more from Wired: ow.ly/vA6V50WX7bO #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

The nature of scientific research is that its impact is hard to predict. Last week, the Golden Goose Awards recognized researchers whose work changed the world in unexpected ways in the fields of diagnostics and testicular cancer treatment: www.goldengooseaward... #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Coming up at APS: • With Ditki: Using Interactive Drawing Tools to Teach Neuroanatomy and #Physiology 10/2 • With MediBeacon: Transdermal Assessment of GFR 10/7 • With Bayer: Neuroendocrine Basis of Vasomotor Symptoms 10/22 Learn more on our webinars page: ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU#Physiology🧪

As National Postdoc Appreciation week comes to a close, we honor our postdoc members and those in the greater #physiology community. The road isn’t always easy, but your passion and perseverance inspire us all. We see you. And we thank you. #NPAW2025 🧪

Lung stem cells repair damage and fight germs. When they fail, disease can follow—making the cells a key target for future treatments. Read more from Physiological Reviews: ow.ly/IR4x50WXMA2 #ArticlesInPresS @apspublications.bsky.social 🧪

When we get a muscle cramp, we tend to think we're dehydrated or need more of a certain nutrient. You probably never thought that our exercise surfaces play a role. But they can. Learn more from @livescience.com: ow.ly/mjaW50WX90w #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

It's #PeerReviewWeek! Here's a shoutout to our stellar @apspublications.bsky.social reviewers who help us publish amazing and important science. Thank you! Interested in becoming a peer reviewer? Learn more: ow.ly/BceT50WYk3R#PeerReviewWeek!🧪

Did you know? Celebrating family, culture and resilience isn’t just meaningful—it’s linked to longer lives. Read more in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: ow.ly/VZrV50WX8pW#ISpyPhysiology#HispanicParadox #HispanicHeritageMonth #Aging 🧪

APS members are on the Hill today for #RallyMedRes! Use our customizable form to tell to your reps why #biomedical research must be funded: ow.ly/g2o750WX7yG. #SciPol #advocay #IRallyFor 🧪

Not on Capitol Hill at the Rally for Medical Research? Do your part from home. Use our action alert to ask lawmakers to support life-saving #biomedical research: ow.ly/g2o750WX7yG#biomedicalAPS is a proud sponsor of today's event. #RallyMedRes #IRallyFor #FundNIH #SciPol #advocacy 🧪

You reach for the bag of chips for just one more. Why are you craving salt? It might be your kidneys telling you to eat more sodium. No joke! This week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog, APS member Babatunde Anidu explains why this happens: ow.ly/P5U850WYjf7#ISpyPhysiology🧪

A hysterectomy can affect long-term health, including #stroke risk. A new study urges researchers to explore alternative treatments or surgical techniques when possible. Read more from Science Alert: ow.ly/PL7z50WX8K7#stroke#ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Today and tomorrow, #SciPol scientists and advocates are talking to congressional reps about the importance of funding #biomedical research. APS is a proud sponsor of the Rally for Medical Research. Follow the hashtags #RallyMedRes #IRallyFor #FundNIH and show us what you rally for. 🧪

Mom’s diet matters for their children's gut health. New research from AJP-GI finds a high-sugar, high-fat diet in pregnancy may prime kids for inflammation and future digestive issues: ow.ly/F1gX50WXFjF #APSselect @apspublications.bsky.social 🧪

How do you manage stress and your workload during your PhD year? It's a balancing act - buckle up, embrace the experience and surround yourself with mentors who care. Read more words of wisdom in #TPhysMag: ow.ly/qWqT50WVR7r#TPhysMag:#ProfDev 🧪

Build a support system, get involved locally and nationally, and don't be afraid to talk about your mental health challenges to make your grad school years a success, says APS member Sachin Aryal. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: ow.ly/nWtX50WX6C3#ISpyPhysiology#ProfDev 🧪

Smelling menthol has been found to boost the immune system. Now scientists wonder if it could help improve memory in #AlzheimersDisease. Read more from Science Alert: ow.ly/sX8m50WVQwz#AlzheimersDisease.#ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Is it too early for a pumpkin spice latte? (Asking for a friend.) What makes your PSL feel so warming and cozy anyway? Find out in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: ow.ly/8Jot50WVhsQ#ISpyPhysiology🧪

This week at APS: With @scireq.bsky.social: The Critical Role of Pericytes in Pulmonary Circulation 9/16 Next: • With Ditki: Interactive Drawing Tools to Teach Neuroanatomy and Physiology 10/2 • With MediBeacon: Transdermal Assessment of GFR 10/7 Learn more: ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪

Struggling with exercise in long COVID or chronic fatigue syndrome? Research points to the muscles’ ability to use oxygen as a key target for future treatments. Read more in Physiological Reports: ow.ly/AIW550WTrba #LongCOVID #CFS @APSPublications.bsky.social 🧪

Congratulations to APS member Michael Welsh, prestigious Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award recipient. With colleagues, he discovered drugs that "transformed life for people with cystic fibrosis." Read more from Lasker Foundation: laskerfoundation.org... #LaskerAward 🧪

Science says grandkids aren’t just joy—they may boost your health too. Lower stress, sharper minds and a longer life are among the benefits. Read more in Time: ow.ly/A3FK50WUNbz #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

DYK there's a newly recognized type of #diabetes? Type 5 affects people whose pancreas doesn't develop as it should because they didn't get the nutrition they needed in early childhood. Read more from Science Alert: ow.ly/kh0a50WUHoe#diabetes?#ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Can you name the cover models on the new #TPhysMag issue? They’re all scientists who shaped #physiology. Also inside: #SABV in addiction research, tips for managing stress during your PhD and more: ow.ly/jbCa50WU2px#TPhysMag🧪

How does #ClimateChange and #HeatWave affect heart strain in older adults? Discover when cardiovascular stress begins to rise. Read more from Journal of Applied Physiology: ow.ly/Mj1G50WT9RZ#ClimateChange#HeatWave#ArticlesInPresS @apspublications.bsky.social🧪

Even the most passionate grad students face hurdles. APS member Sachin Aryal shares the lessons he’s learned navigating grad school in science. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: ow.ly/GwY350WULiL#ISpyPhysiology🧪

September is Self-care Awareness Month, do you practice #SelfCare? Take a moment out of the frenetic pace of life to enjoy nature (ow.ly/rufw50WRtWJ), connect with others (ow.ly/mc0g50WRtWH) or exercise (ow.ly/V5oP50WRtWF#SelfCare? for your wellbeing. #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

If you're a middle-aged adult, it only takes a week of not being active to affect your muscle strength - and not in a good way. You can recover partly with a week of rehab, but full recovery takes longer. More in AJP-Regu: ow.ly/Ur3l50WTqJP #ArticlesInPresS @APSPublications.bsky.social 🧪

Don’t go vaping my heart! #Ecigs during pregnancy may trigger dangerous heart rhythm issues that persist even after quitting. Read more from AJP-Heart: ow.ly/FoCr50WTbuJ#Ecigs#Vaping #ArticlesInPresS @apspublications.bsky.social🧪

Congrats to @uofhartford.bsky.social student Isabella Grossi! Her work about exercise and muscle strength in Type 1 #diabetes won a Local Undergraduate Research Award. 🏆Way to go! 🧪 #ProfDev

#Physiology Educators: Don't pull your hair out trying to develop your curriculum. We can help, with resources for every level: ow.ly/lYFY50WRoEO#Physiology#ProfDev #CenterForPhysiologyEd 🧪

Ice baths can ease muscle soreness and help you sleep, but may stunt muscle gain if you take one right after lifting. If you like the cold, just wait 4 to 6 hours if that's your goal. Read more from @popsci.com: ow.ly/f2No50WRnrH #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

A 92-yr-old retired science teacher breaks sprinting world records. Her muscle cells look like that of someone a fraction of her age. How does she do it? Read more about APS members' work in @washingtonpost.com: ow.ly/qHC250WRmEX @MVFranchi.bsky.social #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

This week at APS: • With @aurorascientific.bsky.social: Redox Regulation of Skeletal Muscle 9/9 Coming up: • With @scireq.bsky.social: The Critical Role of Pericytes in Pulmonary Circulation 9/16 Learn more: ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪

Can't sleep? It might be because of the bacteria in your gut. Researchers have ID'd some of "bugs" in your gut microbiome (the community of organisms in your digestive tract) linked to #insomnia. More from @newsweek.com: ow.ly/JOgt50WN0Xv#insomnia.#ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiolgyFact 🧪

What's a smart scale? Should you use one? What do you need to know about your body composition besides your weight? APS member Austin Robinson (@ausrob-phd.bsky.social) weighed in 😜 on the subject. Read more from @NBCNews: ow.ly/sKMo50WQuEz #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Feeling like you don’t belong? You’re not alone, and you’ve worked hard for this. Celebrate your wins, lean on mentors and look how far you’ve come. Read more: ow.ly/tGRn50WQC4C #TPhysMag #ImposterSyndrome 🧪

Microplastics don’t just pollute the planet—they may also affect your brain, changing memory and behavior. Read more in @washingtonpost.com: ow.ly/2XRj50WQBMB #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

It's September and fall is on its way. Can you smell the crisp cool(er) morning air, the leaves, the pumpkin spice lattes? (Too soon?) Learn how scents can bring back (hopefully good) memories from your past: ow.ly/J8Sn50WQxqX #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Not drinking enough water may make your body react more strongly to stress, which could affect your long-term health. Stay hydrated to stay calm! Read more in Journal of Applied Physiology: ow.ly/UBoK50WMKkN @apspublications.bsky.social #ArticlesInPresS 🧪

Tiny tissue, big insights: A kidney biopsy can tell a powerful story about your health. APS member Heidi Creed shares what you need to know on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: ow.ly/ROQ150WQBzw#ISpyPhysiology🧪

Exposure to extreme heat over two years added 12 days' worth of age-related health damage, according to a new study. Decades of heat waves could have a much worse effect on aging. Read more from @nytimes.com: ow.ly/BiIC50WMUJv #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Exercise fights age-related muscle loss. Learn how it works inside your cells in a review from Comprehensive Physiology: ow.ly/4JNe50WMWft @apspublications.bsky.social 🧪