https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=108863 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Cellular & Molecular Physiology en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:14:17 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/genetic-variants-kidney-transplant-rejection/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/genetic-variants-kidney-transplant-rejection/ New research from Yale School of Medicine's Madhav Menon, MD, MBBS, identifies a potential genetic mechanism underlying the increased risk of kidney transplant rejection in some patients of recent African ancestry. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:48:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/new-center-neuroethology-physiological-plasticity/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/new-center-neuroethology-physiological-plasticity/ The Center for Neuroethology and Physiological Plasticity will coordinate research on how behaviors and senses arise and differ across species. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/little-brain-on-heart-essential-for-cardiac-function/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/little-brain-on-heart-essential-for-cardiac-function/ A new study identifies two types of neurons in the heart that are essential for survival. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/acs-post-baccalaureate-end-of-year-celebration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/acs-post-baccalaureate-end-of-year-celebration/ In June, the Yale Cancer Center's Office of Collaborative Excellence celebrated the achievements of its trainees by hosting its inaugural End-of-Year Celebration, recognizing a year of scientific discovery and professional growth. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02269-y https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02269-y A subset of cardiac neurons keep the heart from malfunctioning in stressed mice. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/addy-to-be-honored-by-east-grand-rapids-schools-foundation-with-distinguished-alumni-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/addy-to-be-honored-by-east-grand-rapids-schools-foundation-with-distinguished-alumni-award/ Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology, will be honored by the East Grand Rapids (Michigan) Schools Foundation with its Distinguished Alumni Award. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-and-swhrs-symposium-highlights-the-power-of-collaboration-to-advance-womens-health-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-and-swhrs-symposium-highlights-the-power-of-collaboration-to-advance-womens-health-research/ This summer, we saw a first-of-its-kind cross-sector collaboration – a leader in academic research and a national women’s health nonprofit joined forces to amplify the power of women’s health research and investment. The collaborative symposium “From Discovery to Impact: Accelerating Women's Health Research Through Science, Policy, and Investment” hosted by Women’s Health Research at Yale and the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) on June 15 in New Haven, Conn., welcomed more than 50 speakers, researchers from 28 departments across Yale, and gathered 350+ attendees for a day-long event that covered the power of women’s health research through an arc of discovery to practical impact. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/celebrating-physician-scientist-mentorship-and-the-janeway-society/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/celebrating-physician-scientist-mentorship-and-the-janeway-society/ Two faculty members were honored for their mentorship of physician-scientists at the 2026 Janeway Society retreat. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/hsieh-and-shulman-lauded-for-their-work-as-mentors/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/hsieh-and-shulman-lauded-for-their-work-as-mentors/ The Fund for Physician-Scientist Mentorship at Yale School of Medicine honored two faculty members during the Janeway Society Retreat in May for their work supporting early career physician-scientists and helping to advance their career development. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/meet-cerella-craig-mph-program-manager/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/meet-cerella-craig-mph-program-manager/ Meet Cerella Craig, MPH, who serves as a program manager in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine. She supports the research operations of Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, and Richard Kibbey, MD, PhD, in the Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/yale-prostate-cancer-symposium-highlights-precision-oncology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/yale-prostate-cancer-symposium-highlights-precision-oncology/ National experts, Yale faculty, and emerging researchers converged to ask the questions prostate cancer science hasn't answered yet. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/engaging-local-middle-schoolers-at-brain-education-day-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/engaging-local-middle-schoolers-at-brain-education-day-2026/ On March 29, 2026, 60 Yale scientists came together to orchestrate activities around the brain for about 90 middle school students from the greater New Haven area. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/06/03/beyond-brain-organs-help-shape-nervous-systems-control-them https://news.yale.edu/2026/06/03/beyond-brain-organs-help-shape-nervous-systems-control-them A new Yale study finds that organs help direct the development of their own nervous systems, creating specialized networks that enable a two-way conversation between body and brain. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/how-the-brain-prepares-the-body-for-food/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/how-the-brain-prepares-the-body-for-food/ Glycogen powers a specialized group of neurons to send signals that trigger the preparation of the body for a meal. The findings could inform new treatments for obesity. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/28/yale-study-links-some-long-covid-patients-autoimmune-responses https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/28/yale-study-links-some-long-covid-patients-autoimmune-responses A new study co-led by Yale scientists reveals that antibodies from some long COVID patients attacked brain and nerve tissues, a finding that could point toward treatments. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/sperm-to-improve-reproductive-health-and-beyond/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/sperm-to-improve-reproductive-health-and-beyond/ Researchers are studying the physiological processes of sperm. It could lead to new treatments for infertility, male contraceptives, and cancer therapeutics. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/everything-is-physiology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/everything-is-physiology/ "Yale Medicine Magazine" spoke with Michael Caplan, MD, PhD, about this fundamental branch of biology and how it touches every field. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/split-personalities-researchers-who-bridge-disciplines/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/split-personalities-researchers-who-bridge-disciplines/ Research frequently crosses disciplines within Yale School of Medicine. It can also happen within a single lab. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/what-mitochondria-really-do/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/what-mitochondria-really-do/ Yale School of Medicine researchers explore the many functions of mitochondria—and how their malfunction can contribute to a broad range of diseases. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/identifying-drug-targets-and-then-the-drugs/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/identifying-drug-targets-and-then-the-drugs/ Studying fundamental processes in the body highlights avenues for novel therapeutics. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/to-fight-cancer-try-adding-exercise/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/to-fight-cancer-try-adding-exercise/ Growing evidence from Yale suggests that regular physical activity can help lower cancer risk and improve outcomes. Experts emphasize that while exercise isn’t a cure-all, even moderate activity may offer meaningful benefits. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/srivastava-named-guest-editor-for-diabetology-special-issue/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/srivastava-named-guest-editor-for-diabetology-special-issue/ Shivani Srivastava, PhD, associate research scientist in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, has been named guest editor for the Diabetology special issue on “Bone Metabolism and Skeletal Health in Diabetes.” Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/yale-physician-scientists-pioneer-fetal-gene-therapy-for-cystic-fibrosis/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/yale-physician-scientists-pioneer-fetal-gene-therapy-for-cystic-fibrosis/ David Stitelman, MD, has received funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute to advance his collaborative research on a novel fetal therapy approach for cystic fibrosis. Working with colleagues across pediatric pulmonology, biomedical engineering, and gene editing, his team is developing nanoparticle-based strategies to deliver gene therapies before birth—aimed at preventing organ damage that begins in utero. By combining mRNA delivery and high-fidelity gene editing, this work has the potential to move toward a one-time treatment for cystic fibrosis and establish a new paradigm for treating genetic diseases before birth. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/research-by-bagdas-addy-named-best-paper-in-basic-science-by-society-for-research-on-nicotine-and-tobacco/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/research-by-bagdas-addy-named-best-paper-in-basic-science-by-society-for-research-on-nicotine-and-tobacco/ The paper “Effects of Sweeteners and Cinnamon Flavor on Oral Nicotine Choice Behaviors,” published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, has been selected as the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Best Paper published in the Basic Science category in 2025. The paper’s first author is Deniz Bagdas, DVM, PhD, research scientist in psychiatry. Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology, is senior author. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/surprising-finding-in-eye-may-explain-how-we-see-in-low-light/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/surprising-finding-in-eye-may-explain-how-we-see-in-low-light/ New insight into how our eyes work could yield deeper understanding of visual processing with relevance to conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/bagriantsev-selected-for-javits-neuroscience-investigator-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/bagriantsev-selected-for-javits-neuroscience-investigator-award/ Slav Bagriantsev, PhD, professor of cellular and molecular physiology, was honored with a Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-recognize-exceptional-educators/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-recognize-exceptional-educators/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine recently presented its third Voluntary Faculty Awards, honoring voluntary faculty who teach medical students, physician associate students, residents, and fellows across Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, and affiliated hospitals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:50:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/cystic-fibrosis-foundation-honors-yale-pediatric-program-and-researcher/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/cystic-fibrosis-foundation-honors-yale-pediatric-program-and-researcher/ At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on March 3, Marie Egan, MD, received the Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes dedicated volunteers and community members who work behind the scenes to support the fight against cystic fibrosis. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/shulman-cited-for-research-and-mentorship-by-diabetes-association/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/shulman-cited-for-research-and-mentorship-by-diabetes-association/ The American Diabetes Association has presented the 2026 Albert Renold Award to Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD, George R. Cowgill Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and professor of cellular and molecular physiology. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/american-diabetes-association-announces-2026-national-scientific-and-health https://diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/american-diabetes-association-announces-2026-national-scientific-and-health Yale School of Medicine's Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD, is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Renold Award from the American Diabetes Association. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/how-yale-ventures-accelerating-innovation https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/how-yale-ventures-accelerating-innovation With the recent launch of HealthTech Works, Yale Ventures now has five accelerator funds focused on translating academic excellence into real-world impact. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/stigma-to-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/stigma-to-science/ Yale research helped redefine obesity as a chronic metabolic disease and advanced next-generation treatments. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://connecticut.news12.com/yale-school-of-medicine-uncovers-breakthrough-in-cancer-research https://connecticut.news12.com/yale-school-of-medicine-uncovers-breakthrough-in-cancer-research The study found that working muscles effectively outcompete tumors for the glucose supply, causing tumors to receive less of the fuel they need to grow. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/exercising-to-curb-cancerous-tumor-growth/3703730/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/exercising-to-curb-cancerous-tumor-growth/3703730/ Dr. Rachel Perry with the Yale School of Medicine explains the new study that looked into how exercising reduces cancer risks and improves response to treatment. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/tumors-protect-themselves-from-immune-attack-by-talking-to-brain/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/tumors-protect-themselves-from-immune-attack-by-talking-to-brain/ Researchers found that tumor-brain communication activated signaling that blocked immune activity against the cancer. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ On February 6, 2026, YCC CRTEC welcomed students from Hill Regional Career High School to our Cancer Research Discovery Program (CRDP), a day designed to introduce them to careers in cancer research and medicine. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-10028-8 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-10028-8 Mouse models demonstrate that vagal sensory neurons transmit signals from lung adenocarcinoma to the brain, increasing sympathetic efferent activity in the tumour microenvironment and thereby creating a immunologically permissive environment for tumour growth. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lung-cancer-hijacks-the-brain-to-trick-the-immune-system/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lung-cancer-hijacks-the-brain-to-trick-the-immune-system/ Our study suggests that the tumor actually hijacks these existing pathways to promote itself,” explains Rui Chang, an associate professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine and a co-author of the study. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjEuvU4oJXY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjEuvU4oJXY Chyrell Bellamy, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, was a guest on an episode of The Addy Hour, hosted by Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology. The episode was titled, "Cannabis, Opioids, Mental Health & Community." Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/how-exercise-slows-tumor-growth/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/how-exercise-slows-tumor-growth/ In her latest study, Rachel Perry, PhD, of Yale School of Medicine, reveals one of the clearest mechanisms to date behind a question patients often ask: Why does exercise seem to protect people against cancer? Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:17:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/emile-boulpaep-recognized-for-service-and-dedication-to-students/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/emile-boulpaep-recognized-for-service-and-dedication-to-students/ Emile Boulpaep, MD, professor emeritus of and senior research scientist in cellular and molecular physiology, received the Distinguished Service Award during the Physician Associate (PA) Program’s 2025 Commencement ceremony. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/aps-honors-shulman-for-lifetime-achievements/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/aps-honors-shulman-for-lifetime-achievements/ The American Physiological Society presented its 2026 Physiology in Perspective Walter B. Cannon Award to Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD, George R. Cowgill Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and professor of cellular & molecular physiology. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ On Dec. 8, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Yale’s Woolsey Hall to celebrate the 52nd Commencement of the Physician Associate (PA) Program. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-glp-1-revolution/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-glp-1-revolution/ Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are showing promise for reducing both cardiometabolic disease prevalence and obesity stigma. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/29/new-insight-how-cilia-cell-surfaces-break-down https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/29/new-insight-how-cilia-cell-surfaces-break-down In a new study, Yale researchers identified a pathway that allows cells to “disassemble” their cilia before division — and found a possible connection to a neurological disorder. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/how-an-essential-vitamin-b-derived-nutrient-concentrates-in-mitochondria/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/how-an-essential-vitamin-b-derived-nutrient-concentrates-in-mitochondria/ Researchers have uncovered why the essential nutrient CoA is largely found in mitochondria. It could help us understand a number of diseases. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/shuta-ishibe-appointed-chief-of-nephrology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/shuta-ishibe-appointed-chief-of-nephrology/ Shuta Ishibe, MD, has been appointed the new chief of the Section of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/krystal-addy-featured-on-health-minds-with-dr-jeffrey-borenstein/ https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/news-article/krystal-addy-featured-on-health-minds-with-dr-jeffrey-borenstein/ John Krystal, MD, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Professor of Translational Research and professor of psychiatry, of neuroscience, and of psychology, and Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology, are featured on Season 10 of the Emmy-nominated public television series Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news/scientist-who-uncovered-how-hidden-fat-drives-diabetes-wins-major-research-prize/#:~:text=Professor%20Gerald%20I.,and%20the%20Novo%20Nordisk%20Foundation. https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news/scientist-who-uncovered-how-hidden-fat-drives-diabetes-wins-major-research-prize/#:~:text=Professor%20Gerald%20I.,and%20the%20Novo%20Nordisk%20Foundation. Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD, was selected to receive the 2025 EASD-Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research that have led to significant advances in the understanding, prevention, or treatment of diabetes or its complications. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-thirsty-20250811/ https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-thirsty-20250811/ The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:00 Z