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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

Sleeping problems may herald mental health conditions due to overlapping neural circuits in the brain
13 May 2013
Sleepless nights and disrupted body clocks could be linked to mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to research by Professor Russell Foster.
HRT improves muscle function
01 May 2013
HRT significantly improves muscle function – down to the muscle fibre level – in postmenopausal women, a new study published today [1 May] in The Journal of Physiology shows.
Physiological Society journals compliant with revised RCUK guidance on Open Access
02 April 2013
The Physiological Society has confirmed that all its journals offer compliance with the new Research Councils UK (RCUK) guidance, published 6 March and coming into effect on 1 April.

Media statements

The Physiological Society signs up to declaration on openness in animal research
19 October 2012
The Physiological Society has welcomed and signed up to a declaration on openness in research involving animals
New investment in open access is not enough
07 September 2012
The Society says the Government’s announcement of £10 million to support the move to open access publishing is not enough.
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."