Editorial: Molecular Physiology in Molluscs

Invited editorial on "Myogenic satellite cells: physiology to molecular biology".

SKELETAL MUSCLE RESEARCH within the last 25 years has exploded with great interest and enthusiasm among many physiologists, molecular biologists, and biochemists. This has occurred because an enhanced physiological function of skeletal muscle improves the overall health status of an individual. In fact, we and others have argued that increasing muscle size and performance will reduce physical f...

Editorial: Perspectives in General Physiology

In this issue of The Journal of General Physiology we begin a new initiative: Perspectives in General Physiology. The purpose of these Perspectives is to provide a forum where scientific uncertainties or controversies can be discussed in an authoritative yet open manner. The Perspectives will be solicited by the editors—often based on recommendations by the advisory editors or members of the ed...

Editorial: Mesothelial Physiology and Pathophysiology

Editorial: Molecular Endocrinology special feature minireviews for August 2013: GPCRs in Endocrine physiology and pathophysiology.

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a large superfamily of plasma membrane receptors, which mediate a number of physiological regulatory mechanisms. They are also major drug targets used for a variety of diseases. Of particular importance to the field of endocrinology, GPCRs have recognized roles in the physiology, pathophysiology, and therapy of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. A ...

Molluscs

Figure 1. The ‘Kraken’ myth. Ancient tales repeatedly reported octopod-like sea-monsters attacking sea vessels. Indeed, octopuses may reach a maximum of 3 m body size, but the foundation of these ancient tales is based on giant squids (with ten rather than eight arms as depicted here) defending itself against its main predator, a sperm whale, rather than octopuses. Squids are known to leave suc...