Tag Archives:thermoregulation
If you are cold, what two cold-sensitive ion channels TRPM8 and TRPA1 do?
Human and animals are capable of perceiving temperature stimuli due to the presence in the body of specialized sensory neurons in the peripheral and central nervous system. The sense of ambient and internal temperature is necessary to
The smart light modulators of the scarab beetle Chrysina gloriosa
Many insects own a tessellated carapace with bumps, pits or indentations. Little is known on the physical properties of these geometric variations, and biological functions are unknown or still debated. Beetles from the genus Chrysina show vivid
Solar radiation reduces endurance exercise performance in a hot environment
Environmental conditions have a large influence on the development of fatigue during physical activity and exercise . High ambient temperature reduces endurance exercise performance compared with moderate and low ambient temperature . Moreover , in a hot
