"Translational Perspectives are short commentaries invited by members of the Editorial Board on selected articles from The Journal of Physiology which report important advances in our knowledge of physiology that can provide insights for researchers working in other areas on the boundaries of physiology and point to applications in clinical practice. Our aim is to engage research scientists in related areas and clinical practitioners with advances in our knowledge of physiological mechanisms and to indicate how the results could inform research in other fields or contribute to new or improved therapies." (From The Journal of Physiology, 2020)