Earlier today, the Nobel Assembly announced that this year's Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their work on understanding the human immune system. For
@TheConversationUS, immunologist Aimee Pugh Barnard explains the significance of the three scientists' work on regulatory T cells and immune regulation, which started back in 1995. "Continuing to unlock the secrets of immune regulation can help lead to a future where the immune system can be precisely tuned like a thermostat — whether to turn it down in autoimmunity or rev it up against cancer," Professor Pugh Barnard explains.
New review: An entertaining romp through life's outliers, Super Natural explores the extreme conditions under which some organisms not only survive, but often thrive.
Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness by Anne Waugh & Allison Grant, 2025
Now in its fourteenth edition, this best-selling textbook has been honed over many years to provide a clear, straightforward introduction to the human body for students of nursing, allied health or biomedical and paramedical science.
The book covers the core essentials of anatomy and physiology, including basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders. This new edition presents additional illustrations to enhance understanding of key concepts, including pathophysiology and diagnostics. Included for the first time is an introduction to surface anatomy, while other updating reflects current scientific knowledge and developments, including coronavirus.
Clear and easy to read - suitable for students new to the area and anyone whose first language is not English
Hundreds of stunning illustrations and images to make learning easy
Helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and orientation icons to facilitate navigation.
Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology by Charles J. Welsh & Cynthia Prentice-Craver, 2024
To assist your learning, the seventeenth edition of Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology continues the tradition of presenting material in a conversational, accessible style.
THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF MUSCLES: physiologically, in the world around us, and in our personal and cultural imaginations, explored beautifully by Bonnie Tsui with her trademark mix of deep research, lively interviews, and thoughtful reflection. B PLUS
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So here I am, someone who tried and failed Twitter numerous times, now attempting to get a handle on this 😂 I don't know if I'm on the right server, I guess time will tell!