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APS Publications Podcast

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Listen to author interviews, commentaries from thought leaders, and insightful discussions about important topics in physiology and scientific publishing. Brought to you by the American Physiological Society (APS) Publications.

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2:58

Interorgan Insights: Improving perimenopausal health...

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2026/03/03

In this podcast, coauthors Yujie Xu, Han Wu, Ru Mu, Lu Yang, Yixuan Li, and Xian Ma discuss their recently published review, 'Kisspeptin Neurons as Integrative Hub: Cross-Talk of HPO–HPT–HPA Axes in Perimenopausal Reproductive Health’. The findings highlight the multi-axis pathophysiology of perimenopausal endocrine disorders and suggest therapeutic potential for treatments targeting kisspeptin neurons as part of individualized, multi-axis approaches.Kisspeptin Neurons as Integrative Hub:

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5:50

Interorgan Insights: Modulation of AQP1 and TGFB1 to...

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2026/02/13

In this podcast, coauthors Chrysi Keskinidou and Nikolaos S. Lotsio discuss their recently published research article, ‘Disrupting BMP/TGF-β Signaling: Modulation of AQP1 and TGFB1 in Human Pulmonary Microvascular Endothelial Cells’. The article describes the authors' deep dive into the interactions between AQP1 and TGFB1 in human pulmonary vascular endothelial cells, and and provide a novel perspective on the interactions of the BMP/TGF-β signaling pathway. Disrupting BMP/TGF-β Signaling:

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6:01

Interorgan Insights: Insulin and the Secret to...

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2026/02/06

In this podcast, corresponding author Yuan-Yuan Zhang discusses the recently published review, ‘Insulin as an Accelerator and Brake of Aging: From Molecular Landscape to Clinical Interventions’. Here, Dr. Zhang describes key findings, key takeaways, and key gaps that relate to our understanding of the role of insulin in aging and how it can be leveraged for anti-aging therapies. Listen here to learn why her and her co-authors argue that the secret to healthier aging lies with insulin and in helping

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9:10

Navigating the frontier of AI-assisted student...

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2026/01/29

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Suzanne Estaphan, David Kramer, and Harry Witchel discuss their recently published article, “Navigating the frontier of AI-assisted student assignments: challenges, skills, and solutions.”This paper presents a framework to effectively design take-home assessments in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) era with four key recommendations to navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by

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7:41

The chick embryo model as an educational tool to...

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2026/01/23

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring an article from Advances in Physiology Education, authors Declan McLaughlin, Aisling Keane, and Joe Quinn discuss their recently published article, “The chick embryo model as an educational tool to explore the effect of alcohol on cardiovascular development.” This study explores the use of the chick embryo model as a teaching aid to illustrate connections between anatomy and physiology during development. Providing direct observation

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8:29

Associations between heart size and anthropometric...

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2026/01/23

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Madyson Hintz and Aisya Ahmad Zamri discuss their recent article, “Associations between heart size and anthropometric and cardiovascular indicators: an undergraduate physiology teaching laboratory.” They share how a hands-on undergraduate lab lets students observe heart measurements with ultrasound, collect body and cardiovascular data, and explore how factors like age, sex, body size, and hand

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8:09

Jigsaw technique: will it help Gen Z nursing students?

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2026/01/16

In this podcast, Dr. Rashmi Chandel discusses the recently published article, "Jigsaw technique: Will it help Gen Z nursing students?" This study examines the effectiveness of the jigsaw technique (JST) as a student-centered learning strategy for engaging Generation Z undergraduate nursing students. Recognizing Gen Z learners’ distinct cognitive styles and preferences, the research compares JST with conventional lectures across four physiology modules using a crossover design. Results showed

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7:21

Active learning to improve numeracy skills and...

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2026/01/16

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Stephen Fitzjohn and Frances MacMillan discuss their recently published article, “Active learning to improve numeracy skills and confidence using quizzes in first-year biomedical science undergraduates.” They share how thoughtfully designed, gamified quizzes in Blackboard helped students practice numeracy skills, build confidence, and achieve significant improvement. The conversation highlights a practical

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7:29

From anonymity to engagement: the benefits of...

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2026/01/09

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, James Davis discusses their recently published article, “From anonymity to engagement: the benefits of early-semester student-instructor meetings.”This study shows that brief, early-semester student-instructor meetings foster stronger connections, increase student participation, and improve self-reported academic performance in large lecture courses. The following article demonstrates how a simple, scalable

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5:20

Interorgan Insights: Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial...

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2026/01/08

In this podcast, co-first author Jonathan Hyde discusses the recently published article, ‘Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction is Induced by Nonpulsatile Pulmonary Blood Flow in an Ovine Classic Glenn Model’. The study used an in vivo large animal model combined with ex vivo and in vitro studies to investigate pulmonary vascular endothelial cell dysfunction associated with the Glenn procedure. The results suggest that low, non-pulsatile flow associated with Glenn physiology plays a pivotal

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4:45

Transcriptome-driven Health-status...

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2026/01/07

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Ralph Rühl discusses his team’s new article in Physiological Genomics, “Transcriptome-driven Health-status Transversal-predictor Analysis for health, food, microbiome and disease markers for understanding of lifestyle diseases.” The article outlines the development of a novel artificial intelligence approach based on machine-learning to predict general health and food-intake parameters. This novel technique, which is based on PBMC transcriptomics

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9:20

The use of AI large language models by university...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, David Van Reyk discusses their study on "The use of AI large language models by university students for assignment preparation." Over 50% used AI for idea generation and drafting. PRC students showed improvements in their grades with the use of AI, while Australian students’ grades remained unchanged. Students support institutional guidance and access for responsible AI use.The use of AI large language

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12:04

Educators’ experience and guide to scaffolding...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Christine Bell and Oana Birceanu discuss their recently published article, “Educators’ experience and guide to scaffolding generative AI applications throughout a physiology and pharmacology undergraduate laboratory course.” The paper presents a two-pronged approach to reduce GenAI confusion and build AI literacy, research, and critical thinking skills. Educators’ experience and guide to

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8:11

From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes...

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2025/12/17

In the latest APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, John Zubek discusses, “From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes through VR dissection preparations: a use case.” VR vs. live dissections: how do students learn best? We explored their experiences to see how tech can complement STEM & healthcare training. From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes through VR dissection preparations: a use case Sarah Shine, Julia Warznie, Guoli Zhou,

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7:42

From compliance to moduli: clarifying basic...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Serena Kuang and Nora Laban discuss their recently published Illuminations paper “From compliance to moduli: clarifying basic mechanical properties of biological tissues.” This article advances physiology education by clarifying the basic mechanical property-related terms in physiology, introducing two fundamental terms in material science that are often missing in physiology education, and

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8:01

Implementing core concept teaching in an integrated,...

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2025/12/09

In this podcast, coauthors Mary Pelkowski and Gabi Waite discuss their recently published Illuminations article, “Implementing core concept teaching in an integrated, clinical presentation model medical school curriculum”. They outline a practical approach to incorporating physiology core-concept teaching into an integrated, team-taught medical curriculum—combining a clinical presentation model with flipped classroom learning.Implementing core concept teaching in an integrated, clinical

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6:47

Interorgan Insights: Role of Diet and Exercise...

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2025/12/01

In this podcast, coauthors Maria Magdalena Quetglas-Llabrés and Manuel Jiménez-García discuss their recently published article, ‘Effects of Combining Exercise and Dietary Shifts on Motor Coordination and Oxidative Markers in a High-Fat Diet Model in Rats.' The article investigated the effect of exercise, alone or with dietary modifications, on high fat diet–induced outcomes in rats of both sexes. Authors overview the methodological approach and discuss key takeaways and next steps. Effects of

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7:25

The practical skills passport: a co-curricular...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Anna Smith, Fran der Weduwen, and Thomas Powell discuss their recently published Illuminations paper “The practical skills passport: a co-curricular program to enhance lab skills confidence in undergraduate neuroscience and biology students”. The COVID-19 pandemic limited in-person lab opportunities, impacting students’ skills and confidence. This episode explores the development, implementation,

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2:33

Misconception about the application of Dalton’s Law...

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2025/11/21

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Prof. S. Mehran Hosseini discusses the study, “Misconception about the application of Dalton’s Law in respiratory physiology.”Dalton’s Law may provide a good example for students to highlight the existence of misconceptions and their effect on gaining new knowledge. The awareness of students about this misconception may improve their learning styles. Misconception about the application of Dalton’s Law in

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73:07

Connecting Genes to Physiology: The First 25 Years of...

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2025/11/04

In this special episode of the APS Publications Podcast, the founding of Physiological Genomics is discussed in a series of interviews with Drs. Allen W. Cowley, Jr., Bina Joe, and Hilary Coller. These interviews were organized and conducted in September 2025 by Oluwatosin Mautin Akinola (PhD candidate in Molecular Medicine at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States; https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Oluwatosin-Akinola-2). Full videos of these interviews are available as Supplemental

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