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The American Physiological Society empowers scientists to understand life, improve health and advance discoveries. Follow @SciPolAPS, @APSPublications.
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The need for a strong and united community among scientists has never been greater. Renew your APS membership (or join if you're not a member) to remain in a powerful network working together to protect and advance the future of science: #MembershipMonday
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"A new study finds male mice more unpredictable than females, challenging century-old assumptions used to exclude females from research because of their hormones." Read more in @nytimes: #ISpyPhysiology #SABV.
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We are proud to announce APS' Women’s Health Research Initiative. Our aim is to elevate the status of women’s health and the research our members are doing to address health and disease in women. Learn more: #NationalWomensHealthWeek #APSWomensHealth #SABV
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We're proud to honor APS' past female presidents at the #APS2024 opening session. #WeArePhysiology #WomenInSTEM
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The July issue of #TPhysMag is now available, with the cover story featuring many of our female past presidents. Check it out: #WomenInSTEM #APSWomensHealth #WomensHealthResearch @DrKimEBarrett @JS_Pollock @dr_hvcarey
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.@japplphysiol study is first to examine muscle size, amount of fat tissue and function in older adults who have exercised for decades. Findings will advance understanding of health implications of exercising throughout the lifespan: #APSselect
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.@japplphysiol study presents physiological test data of some of world’s best male distance runners at 2-hour marathon pace, finds max oxygen consumption to be off the charts. Read press release & watch short interview w/author @AndyBeetroot. #APSselect
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.@japplphysiol study found eight weeks of heat therapy promoted development of new blood vessels and enhanced muscle strength, but did not change the amount of mitochondria—the cells’ energy centers—in the body: #APSselect
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“Imagine a world in which scientists are the superheroes and #physiology is the queen of sciences. And here we are. This is that place.” —@PhysiologyExec, welcoming #APS2023 attendees to the first annual Summit. #MeetUsAtTheSummit #WeArePhysiology
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Strength training on one side of the body preserves strength, muscle thickness and muscle cross-sectional area when the opposite limb is immobilized: via @japplphysiol #APSselect.
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We touched a nerve when we asked about dress codes at scientific meetings. We are trying to design a meeting where our members can communicate their science and feel like they belong. There will be NO DRESS CODE at #APS2023. We welcome all to show up authentically.
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From @japplphysiol: ". low representation of women in exercise science & physiology research could be resolved w/equitable numbers of women authors & editors and by encouraging men authors to study both women and men participants." #ArticlesInPresS #SABV
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Keynote speaker @Astro_Jessica Meir talks about her experiences as a physiologist turned astronaut at the #APS2024 closing session. #WeArePhysiology
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New #APSselect study from @japplphysiol finds healthy adults who smoke #marijuana have more arterial stiffness than those who don’t smoke and may have a higher risk of developing #HeartDisease: CC: @Dr_Burr @cp_cheung @superalex_c
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We are pleased to announce George Brooks (@GeorgeABrooks3) is the 2025 recipient of the Cannon Award and Audrey Stone (@pressr_professr) is the recipient of the Bowditch Award. Both will give lectures at #APS2025. Read more: #MembershipMonday
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READ: "#Juneteenth in #STEMM and the barriers to equitable science," in @CellCellPress, written by Black scientists, including APS members @annetkiraboc1, @Prof_Andrisse, Corey Reynolds, @clintoria, @dllee_phd and Olujimi Ajijola: #DiversityInSTEM
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APS condemns the many racist attacks against the Black community and lays out its short and long-term plans to improve diversity and inclusion in the Society:
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#APS2024 attendees: Make your way to the PhysioHub between 5:15 and 7 p.m. tonight for the poster reception. Ask your colleagues about their research, mingle and have fun!
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.@ajpheartcirc #APSselect study finds regular aerobic exercise may improve blood vessel dysfunction that can occur from not getting enough sleep and may reduce risk of #HeartDisease associated with chronic lack of sleep: CC: @KellyStockelman, @BainPhd
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Our first #APS2023 is a wrap! Check out the Summit Newsroom to see research, video and social media highlights from the meeting:
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Congrats to APS member @_La_Ramirez, winner of the Visual Career Abstract Award! Her poster features a depiction of the work of a research scientist. #PhysiologyCareers #ProfDev
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The July issue of #TPhysMag is now online. Check out articles about thermoregulation, #ClimateChange and pollution as well as the Mentoring Q&A and all our other regular features:
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: You've got more time to submit an abstract for #APS2024! Gain valuable feedback, make vital connections and share your discoveries in Long Beach, April 4-7, 2024! Extended deadline: 11/7. Submit now:
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Due to unprecedented events in the U.S., we will be taking a short break from posting to APS social media feeds.
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APS members: The gavel has passed and your new leaders are President Dee Silverthorn, President-elect @WillisakaRick and Councilors @AJPRenalEIC, @ncharkoudian and Evangeline Motley-Johnson. Read press release: #ExpBio #APSatEB
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#APS2024 attendees: Show us your pictures with the puppies! There's still time to come visit them; they'll be in the PhysioHub until 2 p.m. #WeArePhysiology (and puppies!)
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"Larissa Shimoda's lifelong curiosity about how the body works has shaped her into a research scientist focused on solving cellular mysteries." Read "Detective Work" by @Meredith_Sell in the Nov. issue of #TPhysMag: APS member login required. @Shimoda_Lab
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For your weekend read, from the journal Physiology, "A Century of Insulin: Outstanding Physiological Breakthroughs":
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"The time we spend sitting is directly related to our health. In fact, too much sitting might even be harmful to people who exercise regularly." @SophieCarter18 discusses her research on walking and brain health on this week's #ISpyPhysiology blog:
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APS members: Your new leaders just took office at #APS2024! Read press release to learn more about them:
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Best way to strengthen muscles? Short, explosive contractions, NEW @japplphysiol study finds: via @lborouniversity.
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The @japplphysiol article “Physiological demands of running at 2-hour marathon race pace” was our most shared article of 2021. Learn about the absolute and relative oxygen uptake required to run at 2-hour marathon pace:
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Underrepresentation of female research subjects correlates with the gender of the researchers conducting the study, according to new work presented at #APS2023. Read press release: Pictured: First author @jessicajjames23 and lab. #WomenInSTEM #SABV
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.@AJPCellPhys #APSselect study identifies new targets that could potentially lead to treatments that protect against muscle atrophy: CC: @KristySwidersk1 @GordonSLynch @UniMelbCMR @UniMelb
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We are pleased to announce Sadis Matalon as the 2024 Walter B. Cannon Award lecturer and Steven Romero as the 2024 Henry Pickering Bowditch Award lecturer. They will each give lectures at #APS2024. Read press release:
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#SciComm words to live by: "Get to the Point Early" - Evonne Kaplan-Liss of the @AldaCenter #ExpBio #APS
http://t.co/v13J6Bk58D.
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READ: Review #ArticlesInPresS from @japplphysiol finds #HeatTherapy may be a practical solution for people with muscle disorders who can’t exercise regularly:
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APS is launching a groundbreaking Women’s Health Research Initiative. We aim to advance women's health research, addressing critical gaps in understanding conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women. Read more: #APSWomensHealth
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.@ExecDirectorAPS Marty Frank is retiring after 30+ years with APS. Find the real or cutout Marty (Flat Marty) at #ExpBio and take a picture with him. Use #ISpyMarty with your photos and don't forget to tag @APSPhysiology.
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#APS2023 attendees: Check your email for Thursday's Summit program highlights. Can't wait to see you! #MeetUsAtTheSummit #WeArePhysiology
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This week at APS: #APS2023 starts on Thursday, 4/20! . • What to know before you go: • Download the app: • Follow our live tweeters @JDM_Physiology and @JunieWarrington. • Tag @APSPhysiology and #APS2023 in your tweets.
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APS member @jenpluznick enjoys music and water sports in addition to the groundbreaking research she does on olfactory receptors. Learn more about what makes Jennifer tick: #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomenInSTEM
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“This coming year will be an important one for APS. We will be implementing the new strategic plan, hosting the Integrative #Physiology of Exercise conference . and embracing #OpenAccess for our self-published journals.” .— incoming APS President Tim Musch, #APS2024
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Women in late perimenopause may be at increased risk of losing muscle mass due to higher levels of follicle stimulating hormone: via @japplphysiol #APSselect
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We're down to a little more than 200 days to go before the American Physiology Summit (#APS2023), our new annual meeting, which will be held April 20-23, 2023. Keep these important dates and deadlines in mind as you make your plans:
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New Physiology review discusses how "Running Changes the Brain: the Long and the Short of It": #ArticlesInPresS.
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#APS2023 attendees: Are you 𝕭𝖔𝖗𝖓 𝖙𝖔 𝕻𝖎𝖕𝖊𝖙𝖙𝖊? Come down to the PhysioHub for these afternoon programs:.• Writing an Op-ed.• Neural Control & Autonomic Regulation 2023 Featured Science.• Publish with Purpose.• Introduction to APS Chapters
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What does a physiologist look like? We asked attendees at the first American Physiology Summit (#APS2023) and they showed us. See a sampling of their #WeArePhysiology photos on the #ISpyPhysiology blog:
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Congratulations to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian, recipients of the #NobelPrize in #Physiology or Medicine “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.” Their work improves understanding of how to reduce pain. Read more in @nytimes:
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"I am confident that together, we can make APS even better. We’ll embrace the opportunities and move forward with purpose. Your voice is essential in that process, and we want to make sure your voice is heard.". —@PhysiologyExec, speaking to the #physiology community at #APS2023
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APS believes broad access to reproductive care, and the ability to make decisions regarding personal reproductive health care, are necessary for achieving gender equity in scientific careers. Read our full statement: #RoeOverturned
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Conference organizers are hard at work programming sessions for #APS2024. We're headed back to Long Beach, California, April 4–7, 2024. Abstracts and awards deadlines are coming up this fall. Mark your calendars!
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READ: "Lactate as a Myokine and Exerkine: Drivers and Signals of Physiology and Metabolism" from .@japplphysiol: #ArticlesInPresS
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"I’ve Earned My PhD. Now What?" APS members @RAWilliams_ and Robert Hoover talk about the transition from grad student to postdoc in the September #TPhyMag #Mentoring Q&A: #ProfDev
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The results of the APS 2021–2022 elections are in. We are pleased to announce our new president-elect and 3 councilors, whose terms will begin in April at the conclusion of the APS annual meeting at #ExpBio. Full results: #MembershipMonday
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APS members: DYK our ebooks are always FREE for you? Check out the newest volume, "Exercise Metabolism," edited by @GlennMcConell1:
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Congrats to @WillisakaRick, APS' new president-elect, and new incoming Council members @carhedd, @ncharkoudian and Evangeline Motley-Johnson. Learn more:
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Taking a sauna after working out may improve CV function in sedentary people with heart disease risk factors: via @AJPRegu #APSselect CC: @uniofjyvaskyla @jyusport_health @JYU_SportsMed @Skr_fi @EarricLee_PhD @IKolunsarka @LaukkanenJari @EeroHaapala
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For your Thursday read, check out this new review on sodium physiology from APS members @PAWellingMD and @dhekidney, published in @NEJM:
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#FitnessMotivation: This @japplphysiol study finds too much sitting without a break reduces cerebral blood flow, but frequent, short walks can offset potential damage: #APSselect CC: @SophieCarter18
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Postdocs drive science and the future of physiology. We appreciate and celebrate you this week (and always)! #PostdocAppreciationWeek
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Thank you to our followers who have helped us reach 10K! And for those who have not yet joined us, check out our award-winning feed to learn more about #physiology in everyday life, research from @APSPublications and Society events. Learn more about APS at
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#APSselect mouse study from @AJPHeartCirc finds gene expression involved in heart remodeling may play a role in protecting females, but not males, from cardiac dysfunction in diet-induced #obesity: #SABV CC: @merrylindseyphd
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.@APSPublications will introduce new calls for papers centered on women’s health in support of our #WomensHealthResearch initiative. Learn more in the July issue of #TPhysMag: #APSWomensHealth
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.@AJPRenal #APSselect study gives insight into kidney injury risk during heat stress. Read press release and watch author interview: CC: @AJPRenalEIC @EnviroPhys @dr_hwhess @iu_hiplab @FreemasJessica @iu_kinesiology @IUSPH #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming
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#APS2023 attendees: Did you attend last night's Welcome Reception? Tag @APSPhysiology and show us your pics!. #MeetUsAtTheSummit #WeArePhysiology
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Due to the high volume of submissions today, we have decided to keep the abstract portal for the American Physiology Summit (#APS2023) open until Sunday, 12/11 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Submit now:
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#APS2024 abstract submissions are officially open! Check out everything you need to know about submitting your work: Submission deadline is 11/3.
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#APS2025 attendees: Come down to the PhysioHub and pick up a ribbon (or five) for your badge! #WeArePhysiology
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#APS2024 attendees: Show us what a physiologist looks like! Take your picture at the #WeArePhysiology wall in the PhysioHub. Then tag us when you post it.
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Check out @UAZBIO5's "Leading By Example: A Community of Support for Women and Girls in Science" on #InternationalWomensDay, featuring @AJPRenalEIC, @_MeganSylvester, Jill Romero-Aleshire & Emma Louis. Also shoutout to @merrylindseyphd & @jphysiol_eic: .
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It's just 251 days until #APS2024! Organizers are hard at work programming sessions for the 2024 Summit. We're headed back to Long Beach, California, April 4–7. Sign up for email announcements to make sure you don’t miss anything important:
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In this month's issue of #TPhysMag, we profile Dee Silverthorn, pioneering #physiology educator and the new APS president: Article by @tinahernandez. #ProfDev
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Researchers find a diet high in the prebiotic fiber inulin protects the kidneys against damage of a high-salt diet. The work will be presented this week at #KidneyCamp. Read the press release: Pictured: First author Justine Abais-Battad.
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Abstract submissions for #APS2024 are opening 10/6. We're looking forward to seeing what you've all been working on! It's a short submission window (deadline: 11/3), so get ready to submit. Learn more:
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For your weekend read in the journal Physiology, "Nutrition as Fuel for Human Spaceflight":
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APS goes to Washington! Our members are on Capitol Hill today to advocate for researching funding. #APSHillDay #advocacy #SciPol #FundScience #WomensHealthResearch #APSWomensHealth #APS2025
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“The APS Women’s Health Research Initiative will expand APS’ efforts as a champion of women’s health research and a leader in the dissemination of women’s health science.” .—former APS President Linda Samuelson, #APS2024 opening session. #SABV #WeArePhysiology
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Congrats to APS member and Finance Committee Chair Paul Welling! He has been named the Joseph and Esther Handler Chair, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at @HopkinsMedicine. Installation ceremony this afternoon. More info:
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How much do you know about #HeartFailure? (No, it's not the same as #HeartDisease). APS member @AnberithaT gives us a quick lesson this week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog:
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#APSselect study from @Japplphysiol finds mitochondrial impairment may cause exercise intolerance and fatigue in #LongCOVID more than breathing or heart problems: CC: @PorcelliSimone, @HIPE_lab, @martacolosio
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We're pleased to announce that @CurtSigmund has received the 2023 Walter B. Cannon Award, and @glcyosten has received the 2023 Henry Pickering Bowditch Award Lecture. Read more about these two outstanding member-researchers and their work:
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.@Japplphysiol #APSselect study: No difference in menstrual cycle phase on fuel provision in exercise & rest. Phase controls shouldn’t be barrier to studying females: #SABV CC: @macdonmj, @jennyswilliams, @gibalam, @billybostad, @Zaryan_Masood, @stonej1
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.@japplphysiol study finds regular aerobic #exercise increases the thickness of nerve fibers' protective covering. Moderate-intensity exercise may prevent and reverse peripheral nerve regression in older adults: #APSselect
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What makes a good principal investigator (PI)? @ScienceMagazine asked young scientists. Read more in "Rules all PIs should follow": #ProfDev.
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.@ajpheartcirc #APSselect mouse study found cigarette smoke impairs blood vessel function by decreasing the aorta’s ability to store elastic energy: cc: @ICAPneu
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APS Director of Gov't Relations and @SciPolAPS Alice Ra’anan retires in July after nearly 29 yrs. She has been a tireless advocate for physiology research & federal funding for science. She has built our #SciPol program w/Capitol Hill Days & #advocacy training. We'll miss you!
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ICYMI, we'll be hosting the Integrative #Physiology of Exercise meeting (#IPExercise2024) this Nov. at @penn_state. Abstract submission and registration open tomorrow (June 14). Learn more:
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Safe travels to everyone on their way to the American Physiology Summit! Don't forget to follow @APSPhysiology and tag #APS2023 in your tweets so we can keep up with the action!
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WATCH: APS member @DrMJoyner is featured on the @TODAYshow about the use of convalescent plasma to treat people with #COVID19.
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Henrietta Lacks changed the world with the gift of her cells, which are used to study the effects of toxins, drugs, hormones and viruses on the growth of cancer cells. Lacks' family will CELLebrate her 100th birthday on 8/1 with a FREE symposium: #HeLa100.
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High-intensity strength training improves muscle strength, neuromuscular function and overall functional performance in people with #ParkinsonsDisease: via @japplphysiol #APSselect
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#APS2023 attendees: Come over to the PhysioHub and show us what a physiologist looks like at our #WeArePhysiology selfie wall. Tag @APSPhysiology to show us your pics! Pictured: @DrAftonSeeley and @ncharkoudian.
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