Tag Archive for 'Homeostasis'

Social Physiology refers to the extent to which physiological regulation operates more efficiently in a social context compared to being alone. Image credit: Masalha et al., doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aeg4937.

Body Regulates Itself More Efficiently Near Partner, Study Shows

Sep 25, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Sitting next to a loved one doesn’t just feel good, it may make the body work less hard, according to a new study that measured blood sugar, skin temperature...

Watanabe et al. show that the enigmatic baroreceptor is a nuclear mechanotransducer that resides in the renin cells per se and is responsible for the sensing and transmission of extracellular physical forces directly to the chromatin of renin cells via lamin A/C to regulate renin gene expression, renin bioavailability, and homeostasis. Image credit: Watanabe et al., doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.120.318711.

Researchers Determine Location and Structure of Our Body’s Blood-Pressure Barometers

Aug 4, 2021 by News Staff

Baroreceptors — natural blood-pressure barometers inside our bodies — detect subtle changes in blood pressure and adjust hormone levels to...

Mark et al demonstrate that vitamin D promotes protein homeostasis and slows aging in the nematode C. elegans. Image credit: Karla A. Mark et al.

Vitamin D Enhances Lifespan and Protein Homeostasis, New Study Shows

Oct 26, 2016 by News Staff

A new animal study published in the journal Cell Reports shows vitamin D engages longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of toxic...