Source data - Differences in the range of thermoneutral zone between mouse strains - potential effects on translational research

1. Data of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) of random bred (RB) mice and mice divergently selected toward high (H-BMR), and low (L-BMR) Basal Metabolic Rate RMR of each individual from H-BMR and L-BMR line types was recorded at the following Ta: 34, 32, 26, 23, 18 °C (starting with the warmest to avoid acclimation to cold before the next measurement). RMR of RB mice was sequentially measured at Ta of 34, 32, 28, and 23°C. 2. The thermal conductance (C) of mouse body covers (skin and fur) measured using heated artificial models The heating wire was connected to a regulated DC power supplier and the model was heated gently to a temperature of 38°C and power was adjusted to maintain 38°C. When supplied power and the model temperature were stable (± 0.1°C) for at least 10 minutes, the voltage (U) and current (I) were recorded and the DC electric power (P) calculated, where P = U x I.