該月刊自1929年出版，是一本領(lǐng)先的國(guó)際研究刊物，報(bào)道了生理學(xué)、營(yíng)養(yǎng)學(xué)、藥理學(xué)和毒理學(xué)各方面的最新研究成果，由公認(rèn)的專(zhuān)家和具有特殊專(zhuān)長(zhǎng)的科學(xué)家貢獻(xiàn)。它出版專(zhuān)題討論會(huì)評(píng)論和獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)講座，有時(shí)還把所有的問(wèn)題都集中在特別感興趣的主題上。

Published since 1929, this monthly journal is a leading international research publication that reports current research in all aspects of physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and toxicology, contributed by recognized experts and scientists with special areas of expertise. It publishes symposium reviews and award lectures, and on occasion dedicates entire issues to subjects of special interest.