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thermogenesis

[thur-moh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌθɜr moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /


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"We found genes that in larger animals are associated with mitochondrial thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue," Gallio said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

After a series of experiments in mice, the team found that diet induced thermogenesis produced almost the same weight loss as constant exposure to five degrees Celsius around the clock.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

"Cold exposure is also related to thermogenesis and inflammation," the authors write.

From Salon ● Apr. 15, 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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