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physiology

[fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /




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By identifying an additional mechanism involved in water conservation, the study adds a new layer to decades of knowledge about kidney physiology.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The mission would see him conduct pioneering research spanning human physiology and musculoskeletal adaptation, how prosthetics perform in microgravity, and how people move and balance in space.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The core pitch: monitor your physiology like a hawk, take treatments on the cutting edge of science, and boost your odds of a longer, healthier life.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Security systems will read your face, as well as your gait, heart rate and physiology while allowing you to keep moving.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The complex workings of living beings can be perceived in terms of these layers: physics enabling chemistry, and chemistry enabling physiology.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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