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The Physiological Society has a membership of over 3000 scientists covering areas such as exercise performance, why we sweat, how vitamins affect our body, and the causes of obesity, cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
As well as a wealth of expertise within our membership, The Society also publishes the latest research developments in the field in its journals The Journal of Physiology and Experimental Physiology.

If you are looking for an expert on any aspect of physiology, information on one of our journals or The Society’s view on one of the policy areas we work in, please call 020 7269 5721 or email press@physoc.org

Press releases

Compound in dark chocolate mimics effects of exercise
15 September 2011
Small doses of dark chocolate may improve your health in a similar way to exercise, new research published in The Journal of Physiology has concluded.
Mother’s diet influences baby’s allergies – new research
09 September 2011
A possible link between what a mother eats during pregnancy and the risk of her child developing allergies has been identified in new research, published in this month’s The Journal of Physiology.
New understanding of brain chemistry could prevent brain damage after injury
16 May 2011
Research published in The Journal of Physiology has identified a protective molecule that may prevent brain damage, from the likes of stroke, head injury and Alzheimer’s.

Media statements

Response to Home Office plans to reduce the number of animals used in research
19 July 2011
In responding to the announcement Philip Wright, Chief Executive of The Physiological Society, said: “The focus that the Government is giving to the 3Rs must be supported."
CSR Update – Science Question Time at the Royal Institution
23 October 2010
The outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review appears to be as good an outcome as could have been expected considering the fiscal climate but, as ever, the devil will be in the detail.