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  • Microbiology
  • Physiology
  • Ecology

Background:

  • The gut microbiota's role in host physiology is increasingly recognized.
  • Thermogenesis is a key process affected by the gut microbiota, relevant to climate change and obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the gut microbiota's contributions to thermogenesis in ecological and biomedical settings.
  • To explore how microbial changes impact energy balance and thermoregulation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ecological and biomedical studies.
  • Analysis of metabolic and behavioral changes induced by gut microbiota.
  • Discussion of microbial community composition effects on thermoregulation.

Main Results:

  • Gut microbiota influences energy balance, aiding adaptation to environmental stressors.
  • Alterations in gut microbial composition (e.g., via antibiotics) can impair thermoregulation and lead to disease.

Conclusions:

  • The gut microbiota plays a significant role in thermogenesis and energy balance.
  • Exploiting microbial functions offers potential strategies for improving energy balance.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and utilize these microbial contributions.