APS Publications Podcast

7:53

Interorgan Insights: Short-chain fatty acids and...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/10/02

In this podcast, coauthors Aleah Brokemond, Fapianey Alexandre, and Sewedo Ajisegiri discuss their recently published review, ‘Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Microbial Metabolites Driving Gut-Eye Axis Signaling’. The review stems from a desire to better understand the molecular mechanisms that regulate retinal health and disease, with a focus on whether and how short chain fatty acids could serve as messengers between the gastrointestinal tract and the eye. The review was designed to integrate current

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5:32

Interorgan Insights: The gut-liver dialogue shaping...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/09/25

In this podcast, Akram Nader SalahEldeen Mustafa discusses the recently published review, ‘Guardians at the Interface: Microbiota, Intestinal Barriers, and the Gut–Liver Axis in Liver Health and Disease’. The article examines the gut-liver axis as a dynamic, bidirectional system in which alterations in the gut microbiota can impair intestinal barrier function, increase microbial translocation, and expose the liver to inflammatory signals that contribute to liver disease. The authors summarize

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5:58

Interorgan Insights: Beyond the pancreas-amylin's...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/09/18

In this podcast, coauthors Alice E. Knapton and Andrew Murray discuss their recently published article, ‘Amyloid-Forming Amylin Secreted by the Pancreas Promotes Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Activation and Mitochondrial Alterations in Liver and Heart During Type 2 Diabetes Pathogenesis’. The article describes a collaborative study examining how amyloid-forming human amylin, a hormone that is hypersecreted in insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, may affect organs beyond the pancreas. Using the HIP rat

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6:10

Sleep and circadian predictors of academic...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/31

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Michael Scullin discusses their recently published article, “Sleep and circadian predictors of academic performance and retention in STEM pathways: a longitudinal study in university freshmen”Many believe that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students must sacrifice their sleep to achieve academic success. In striking contrast, the current research demonstrates that better sleep

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7:56

Reducing, and ultimately replacing, the involvement...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/31

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Prof. David Lewis discusses his recently published article, “Reducing, and ultimately replacing, the involvement of animals in education: legislative, ethical, and societal drivers for change” Learners are increasingly objecting to participating in educational activities that involve animals. There is a substantial drive from regulators and funders globally to replace the involvement of animals in research

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8:10

Leveraging H5P plug-in technology to increase...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/31

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Akshata Naik and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Leveraging H5P plug-in technology to increase interactivity within an asynchronously delivered physiology lecture in the first year of medical school” As educators, are you looking to boost engagement in your asynchronous lectures? This paper provides a practical guide for implementing interactive activities using the H5P plug-in, a

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10:53

Faculty can use collaborative group exams to...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/31

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Jeffrey Grim and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Faculty can use collaborative group exams to facilitate peer interactions that enhance learning opportunities and increase student well-being in their classrooms” This study explores collaborative group exams (CGEs) in undergraduate biology courses as a means of linking collaborative learning pedagogies and individual assessments. We

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18:22

Mutual gains: nonpresenting undergraduate attendance...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Champagne and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Mutual gains: nonpresenting undergraduate attendance at regional scientific meetings benefits students and scientific societies.”Can undergraduate students benefit from attending scientific meetings even when they're not presenting research? This study found that participation in a regional physiology meeting increased students'

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13:07

Incorporation of virtual reality into medical physiology

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Imaan Benmerzaouga and Dr. Elizabeth Oviawe discuss their article, “Incorporation of Virtual Reality into Medical Physiology.” The authors describe how they used virtual reality to create an interactive learning session on the autonomic nervous system. Their work highlights the potential of virtual reality to enhance medical education by immersing students in foundational physiology concepts. Benmerzouga

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5:50

Interorgan Insights: Preclinical insights into the...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/08/14

In this podcast, author Maïté Verstraeten discusses the recently published review, ‘Preclinical Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome’. The article examines the current preclinical understanding of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS), a serious pulmonary complication of liver disease characterized by abnormal pulmonary vascular remodeling, impaired gas exchange, and hypoxemia for which liver transplantation remains the only effective treatment. Drawing largely from findings in the

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7:25

Health in translation: a workshop model for health...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/07/31

In this episode, Prof. Wehrwein and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Health in Translation: A Workshop Model for Health Literacy and Lay Science Communication.” They describe a 60-minute interactive workshop that helps undergraduate students translate scientific information into clear, accessible language for the public. The discussion highlights the importance of health literacy, effective science communication, and practical strategies for preparing future health professionals

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6:03

Interorgan Insights: Decoding the gut microbiome's...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/07/24

In this podcast, author Lisha Zhang discusses the recently published article, ‘Gut Barnesiella intestinihominis Exacerbates Post-Myocardial Infarction Injury via Succinate-Driven MAPK3 Succinylation/Phosphorylation Cascade in γδ T Cells and Downstream IL-17A–NLRP3 Axis’. The article describes how authors used in silico, in vivo, and in vitro experiments to link bacteria Barnesiella intestinihominis to myocardial injury and inflammatory responses following myocardial infarction. Gut Barnesiella

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6:50

Interorgan Insights: Pericytes, active participants...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/07/10

Description: In this podcast, coauthors Vinicio de Jesus Perez and Stuti Agarwal discuss their recently published review, ‘Lung Pericytes: Molecular Mechanisms, Signaling Pathways, and Roles in Pulmonary Diseases’. The article highlights the molecular mechanisms governing lung pericyte function, and the varied roles of pericytes in pulmonary diseases, including acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, lung cancer, and lung

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8:42

Who will teach physiology? The growing shortage of...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/07/02

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Prof. Wehrwein discusses their recently published article, “Who Will Teach Physiology? The Growing Shortage of Physiology Generalists.” As systems-level physiology training declines and specialization increases, institutions face a growing shortage of qualified physiology educators. Listen as Prof. Wehrwein examines the causes of this workforce gap and calls for renewed efforts to strengthen integrative

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6:32

Sources of stress and coping strategies employed by...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/07/01

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors discuss their recently published article, "Sources of Stress and Coping Strategies Employed by Undergraduate Students Over a Semester: Motivations and Implications for Academic Success." How do first-year university students cope with the pressures of academic life? Drawing on research with undergraduate students, this conversation explores the sources of stress students face, how their coping

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4:08

Making immunology memorable: resilience-inspired...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/06/25

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Prof. Laura Machín-Galarza discusses her recently published article, “Making Immunology Memorable: Resilience-Inspired Pitch Stories to Launch Lectures.” Learn how creative, resilience-based storytelling can make complex immunology concepts more engaging, memorable, and effective for students. Making immunology memorable: resilience-inspired pitch stories to launch lectures Laura Machin-Galarza Advances in

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8:48

Antioxidant Genes in Tissues Linked to DCS Resistance

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/06/10

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Emmanuel Dugrenot discusses his group’s Research Article, “Changes in liver and lung antioxidant and mitochondrial biogenesis gene expression in decompression sickness resistant rats.” This study analyzed genes related to antioxidant defense and mitochondrial biogenesis in the lungs and liver of rats bred for resistance to decompression sickness (DCS). In resistant rats, no change was observed in lung gene expression, whereas both gene groups were

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12:20

Implementing a guided VR for neuroanatomy in...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/06/05

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Derek Bass, Ayush Gupta, and Daniela Terson de Paleville explore their innovative study using guided virtual reality to bring complex anatomy to life. From engaging, immersive learning to real-world IT hurdles, they share what works—and what's next.Implementing a guided VR for neuroanatomy in neurology residency: acceptability and practical considerations Derek Bass, Ayush Gupta, Laura

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6:49

Enhancing engagement and confidence in male...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/05/28

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Michael Leung and Dasuni Alwis discuss their recently published article, “Enhancing Engagement and Confidence in Male Reproductive Physiology Through an Escape Room Activity.” They explore an innovative response to declining classroom engagement in higher education, highlighting a flipped learning escape room workshop developed at Monash University. Centered on diagnosing the infertility of a

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5:54

Interorgan Insights: GLP-2R, a master integrator of...

APS Publications Podcast ·

2026/05/26

In this podcast, coauthors Mingdao Mu, Yunuo Jiang, Guo Han, and Zixu Zhang discuss their recently published review, ‘Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 Receptor: A Master Integrator of Gut-Brain-Liver Communication in Metabolic and Cognitive Health'. The review highlights GLP-2R as a systematic hub for metabolic and cognitive health, and a critical player in gut-brain-liver communication. Authors also discuss pharmacological innovations and highlight gaps in the current knowledge. Glucagon-Like Peptide-2

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