Coping with Our Cold Planet

doi:10.1128/AEM.02000-07

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Coping with Our Cold Planet

Published Jan 18, 2008 · D. Rodrigues, J. Tiedje

Applied and Environmental Microbiology

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Abstract

Of all the natural stress conditions on our planet and in our solar system, cold is arguably the most widespread, at least from the perspective of mesophilic and thermophilic organisms. For instance, 90% of the Earth's oceans have a temperature of 5°C or less. When terrestrial habitats are included

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Cold is also prevalent in the atmosphere, with 90% of the Earth's surface experiencing temperatures below 5°C.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Coping with Our Cold Planet

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