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 …

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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 …

Aug 19, 2025 · Explore the definition of physiology and immerse yourself in the topic: the latest research news, physiology blog and history of The Physiological Society.

What do physiologists do? From hospitals and universities to space and mountain tops, this page is full of advice on the career you can have in physiology.

Journals 18 August 2025 Educating for precision: Physiology through a precision medicine lens Journals 18 August 2025 Feeding minds: The future challenges and solutions for nutritional …

Scroll to discover our five journals, each of which push the boundaries of the discipline, promoting best practice and supporting our vision of a world in which physiological discovery leads to …

Physiology Week is here! Our annual celebration of the science of life is taking place 17-21 November 2025. From public lectures to pub quizzes, throughout the week our global …

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 …

Sep 14, 2025 · The 40th IUPS world congress held in partnership with Europhysiology brings together physiologists from all continents to present their latest research.