Do Noncoding RNAs Mediate the Efficacy of Energy Psychology?

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are over 100 published studies of a therapy called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). This popular form of energy psychology combines elements of established methods like cognitive therapy with acupressure. Our group reported the first evidence of its mechanisms of action at the molecular level, showing that it can influence levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Objectives

Given recent advances in molecular genomics that have identified noncoding ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules as important regulators of gene expression, the aim of this study is to explore the possibility that microRNAs play a role in mediating the effects of EFT.

Methods

We measured microRNA levels in stored blood samples from our previous study in which veterans were randomized i

SUBMITTER: Yount G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6390214 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature