Physiology and Pathology
A section of Life (ISSN 2075-1729).
Section Information
This section of the journal Life rapidly and rigorously publishes contributions related to the health and disease of living cells, tissues, and organisms. Starting from a cellular and tissue perspective, the broad focus of this section also covers the emerging properties of the human organism system, including human behavior and motor control. Human diseases are another area of interest for this section. This aspect is investigated both from a pathophysiological and clinical perspective. Clinical application consequences are also of interest.
This section upholds high standards in terms of facts, ethics, and relevance from both a research and clinical application perspective. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Applied physiology
- Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular pathobiology
- Cell physiology
- Comparative pathology
- Comparative physiology
- Computational physiology and medicine
- Defense physiology
- Environmental pathology
- Exercise physiology
- Human behavior
- Integrative physiology
- Molecular physiology
- Motor control
- Neurophysiology
- Organismal physiology
- Pediatric pathology
- Pathobiology
- Pathophysiology
- Physiome
- Systems physiology
- Vascular pathophysiology
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Regulation of Cerebrovascular Resistance in Health and Disease: From Molecules to Humans (Deadline: 13 February 2026)
- Nutrition, Exercise and Stress (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Biomechanics of Aging (Deadline: 26 February 2026)
- Regulation of Cellular Signaling Pathways in the Metabolic Syndrome (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Neuromodulation and Motor Skill Enhancement: Prospective Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- New Updates in Adipocytes and Adipose Tissue—3rd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Germline Susceptibility and Somatic Genetic Alterations in Carcinogenesis (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- The Brain-Boosting Power of Exercise: Improving Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Health (Deadline: 2 March 2026)
- Organ Predilection of Certain Gastrointestinal Diseases—Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management (Deadline: 15 March 2026)
- Current Research on Dermatology: Pathology, Clinical Manifestation, Investigation and Therapy—Third Edition (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Encephalitis: From Molecular Pathophysiology to Therapy (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- From Physiology and Pathology Research to Clinical Insights in Gastrointestinal Disorders (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Novel Insights into Biomarkers and Molecular Mechanisms in Heart Failure (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Microvascular and Macrovascular Response in Healthy and Critically Ill (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Interdisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Mellitus: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenges: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Role of the Kynurenine System in Neurological Disorders (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Interdisciplinarity in Cardiovascular Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Treatment—4th Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- From Vessel to Muscle—an Integrative Approach to Ischemic Heart Disease (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- New Insights into Athlete Physiology (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- The Contribution of Neurogenetics in Disentangling the Pathophysiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways in Pulmonary Biology (Deadline: 12 April 2026)
- Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation in Gastrointestinal Oncology (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Phase Separation in Biological Regulation and Disease (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- The 15th Anniversary of Life: Endothelial Glycocalyx—a Determinant of Endothelial Function and Vascular Reactivity (Deadline: 24 April 2026)
- Chronic Respiratory Comorbidities in Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Holistic Approach (Deadline: 24 April 2026)
- The Impact of Onconutraceutics as Potential Oncological Strategy (Deadline: 24 April 2026)
- Novel Biomarkers for Lymphoma Diagnosis and Prognosis: Translating Research into Practice (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Behavioral Manifestations and Neural Regulation of Movements (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Research on the Pathogenesis and Association of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- From Pathophysiology to Pathology—an Update on Diabetic Kidney Disease (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Musculoskeletal Pain and Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Melatonin Signaling: Therapeutic Implications and Molecular Mechanisms (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Microvascular Dynamics: Insights and Applications (Deadline: 18 May 2026)
- Animal Nutritional Physiology: Effects of Feed Additives on Livestock Products (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Nutritional Supplementation, Body Composition and Performance in Athletes (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Gynecological Endocrinology: From Physiological Mechanisms to Clinical Practice: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 27 May 2026)
- Advanced Research in Exercise Medicine (Deadline: 28 May 2026)
- Microglia, Behavior, and Sex Differences: Neuroimmune Mechanisms in Development and Disease (Deadline: 28 May 2026)
- Physiological, Pathological, and Clinical Effects of Exercise Training and Physical Activity (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Current and Future Perspectives of Takotsubo Syndrome (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Understanding Early Dysmetabolism in Adolescents: Bridging Research, Mechanisms and Clinical Management (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Innovative Cardiovascular Interventions: From Imaging to Precision Therapies (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advances in Skin-Related Disease: Pathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Epigenetics, Microbiota, and Food—Shaping Immune Health and Longevity (Deadline: 18 June 2026)
- Advances in Knee Biomechanics—2nd Edition (Deadline: 22 June 2026)
- Harnessing Mitochondrial Rewiring for Cancer Therapy: Novel Strategies in the Era of Precision Medicine (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Recent Advances in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in the Glyoxalase Pathway: Implications for Oxidative Stress Management in Cancer Therapy and in Age-Related Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Key Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Their Clinical Implications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Neural Mechanisms of Brain–Computer Interfaces (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Neuroimaging and Integrative Analyses in Psychiatry and Addictive Disorders (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Sialic Acid and Sialic Acid Derivatives in Biomedicine (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Autoimmune Disorders: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutics (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Common and Novel Markers of Inflammation and Tissue Damage in Various Pathological Conditions—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Update on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Move to Thrive: Pioneering Health and Resilience Through Physical Activity (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Extracellular Vesicles: Biology, Mechanisms, and Therapies for Cerebrovascular Disorders (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Recent Advances in Bone Biology (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Migraine and Headache: From Pathophysiological Aspects (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Sports Biomechanics, Injury, and Physiotherapy (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances and Applications of Sport Physiology: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Skin Care and Innovation from the Perspective of Molecular Dermatology (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- New Insights into Pneumonia Pathophysiology—from Lung Fibrosis to Coagulation Disorders (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Compulsive Disorder: Understanding of the Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Implications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Fitness: Exploring Dietary Effects on Exercise Physiology (Deadline: 27 August 2026)
- The Age of Longevity: Unpacking Biogerontology and the Future of Human Life (Deadline: 28 August 2026)
- Endocrine Mechanisms and Cellular Dynamics in Obesity: Insights and Innovations (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Skin Diseases and Dermatologic Comorbidities (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Molecular Muscle Adaptations Across the Lifespan (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Metabolic Eye Diseases: From Tomography to Clinical Prediction (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Advances in Dialysis Pathology: Insights into Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Complications (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Behind Human Cognition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Translational Neuro-Oncology: Molecular Insights, Bioinformatics, and Technological Innovations (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Mitochondrial and Endoplasmic Reticulum Dynamics in Cellular Stress Responses (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Research Updates in Hematology (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatments of Intestinal Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Outlook for Cerebrovascular Damage Research (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Research Progress in Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Innovative Applications of Extracellular Vesicles: From Diagnostics to Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- The Roles and Regulation of RECK in Cell Behavior, Animal Development, and Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- The Role of Mitochondrial Function in Cancer and Diseases and Therapeutic Explorations (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Computational and Spatial Pathology (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Physical Activity, Inflammation, and Adipocytokines: Molecular Responses in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- The 15th Anniversary of Life—Recent Advances in Pancreatic Beta Cell Physiology (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Ophthalmologic Diseases: From Molecules and Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutics (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
