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Physiology Research

The following are depictions of some of my Integrative Physiology colleagues and their recent research. These are published in the semiannual department newsletters. For more details, click on the images below.

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Shedding light on the development of childhood sleep problems

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What causes Alzheimer's Disease?

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Benefits and challenges of running-specific leg prostheses

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Using stem cells to search for longevity genes

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The importance of "old friends" for mental health

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How to beat life's stresses -- with exercise, prebiotics, and your gut

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Circadian benefits of natural light

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