American Toxic, The Physiologist Magazine.
In the air and water, at work and at home, pollutants abound.
Eyes Wide Open, The Physiologist Magazine.
Sleep is fundamental to human physiology. So, why don’t we know more about it? And why are most of us not getting enough?
The Physiology of COVID-19, The Physiologist Magazine, September 2020.
Physiologists are at the forefront of research that advances understanding of how COVID-19 attacks the body and the ways to prevent the damage it causes.
Energy Crisis, Proto.
Those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome often face years of doubt from their medical providers. But now the physical hallmarks of the disease are coming into focus.
The Physiology of Pain, The Physiologist Magazine.
The feeling of pain involves complex mechanisms that researchers are trying to figure out—as 50 million people in the U.S. continue to suffer from chronic pain.
The Role of the Microbiome in Human Physiology, The Physiologist
Researchers are learning about and uncovering the microbial ‘Black Box.’
Where Have All the Microbes Gone? Proto
Martin Blaser’s book, Missing Microbes, considers why the vast ecosystem of bacteria and other microscopic life is rapidly becoming less diverse—and the dangers that this situation poses.
Artists in the Building, HHMI Bulletin
Artist Daniel Kohn spent eight years painting alongside scientists as they worked with test tubes and gene sequencers at the Broad Institute.
The Awakening of Oliver Sacks, Proto
The final illness of the physician and author happens 100 years after the greatest outbreak of encephalitis lethargica.
