thermogenesis
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"Cold exposure is also related to thermogenesis and inflammation," the authors write.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2024
Cold exposure caused an increase in ATP consumption by myosin in samples obtained during SA and IBA, suggesting that myosin may contribute to non-shivering thermogenesis in small hibernators.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
The findings also suggest myosin -- a type of motor protein involved in muscle contraction -- plays a role in non-shivering thermogenesis during hibernation, where heat is produced independent of the muscle activity of shivering.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
This process is called diet-induced thermogenesis or the thermic effect of food and it equates to about 10% of our daily energy expenditure.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2023
She explains the importance of non-exercise activity thermogenesis - also known as Neat, "which in simple terms is everything we do that uses energy and burns calories".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2023
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