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28th July 2011 -
Dr. Stefan Pulver's success in neurophysiology, combined with his passion for mentoring life science students, may seem a little strange considering he was once a poorly-performing student with an aversion to genetics. Read more about his path to a brilliant career in neurophysiology research and education, and how he leads undergraduate students to academic success.
19th June 2011 -
Educators from Goethe University Frankfurt have reported how they used LabTutor software with PowerLab systems to help improve their students’ learning experiences and exam outcomes in Advances in Physiology Education. The full text article, detailing the effects of integrating active teaching strategies into a physiology course for fourth semester pharmacy students, is available to read on the journal website.
25th October 2010 -
The work of the psychophysiology group at the University of NSW highlights the many facets of psychophysiological research and reiterates the inherent relationship between psychological processes and physiological systems of the human body. Leading the group is Associate Professor Ute Vollmer-Conna, a brilliant researcher and colourful character whose early-career milestones included shepherding and carpentry.
29th March 2010 -
Using PowerLab systems, Dr. Maureen McDonald, from McMaster University in Canada is researching more realistic (but equally effective) methods for healthy individuals to adhere to a new exercise recommendation of 60-90 minutes per day. Dr. McDonald’s PhD student is investigating the effects of different exercise bursts with different durations for the treatment of individuals with cardiovascular disease.
27th November 2009 -
How can a strongman physically hold back a top end sports car at full throttle? What physiological changes occur in a fire walker? Why does a person suspended in air by her skin tissue feel no pain? Find out by watching this fascinating series.
23rd September 2009 -
Veterinary students at the University of Copenhagen are learning how to better understand, diagnose and treat digestive problems in their future cattle patients by using PowerLab with LabChart software to observe the rumen motility of Jersey cows.
10th February 2009 -
A fascinating story about the International Space Station-based research project and the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the cardiovascular health is featured in the current issue of Australian Life Scientist. The data acquisition equipment being used by the researchers is made by ADInstruments. The research findings are increasing knowledge of blood pressure dysregulation and hypertension in all earthlings.
14th December 2008 -
Earlier this year, bioengineers from the Imperial College London took part in the Virtuoso Stress performance at the Science Museum's Dana Centre. During the evening, musicians' physiological stress was recorded and displayed for the audience using PowerLab systems. You can now watch highlights from the event on
YouTube.
14th December 2008 -
Earlier this year, bioengineers from the Imperial College London took part in the Virtuoso Stress performance at the Science Museum's Dana Centre. During the evening, musicians' physiological stress was recorded and displayed for the audience using PowerLab systems. You can now watch highlights from the event on
YouTube.
17th September 2008 -
A group of twenty talented middle school students recently explored physiological concepts using PowerLab systems with LabTutor software at a two-week residential program that is held annually at Michigan State University (MSU). The program was so successful that there are plans to include LabTutor experiments in future years.
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