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homeostasis

[hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis] / ˌhoʊ mi əˈsteɪ sɪs /
NOUN
tendency to maintain internal stability
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"This work provides new insights on protein biogenesis, function, and homeostasis in general, as well as a new potential target for intervention for aging-associated diseases," said Lee.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The study, published in Science, focused on how aging disrupts "proteostasis," or protein homeostasis.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In the article, the scientists report that central FGF19 signaling improved energy homeostasis.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025

This system works to maintain homeostasis by balancing the body’s temperature, pain and immune response.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

It is evidently designed for the homeostasis of the earth.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas



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