Epigenetics and meditation.
Journal
Current opinion in psychology
ISSN: 2352-2518
Titre abrégé: Curr Opin Psychol
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101649136
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
08 2019
08 2019
Historique:
received:
07
09
2018
revised:
09
11
2018
accepted:
17
11
2018
pubmed:
7
12
2018
medline:
8
8
2020
entrez:
7
12
2018
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
In the last decade, epigenetics has taken center stage to explain the relationships between stress exposure, health and behavior. Acquired or inherited epigenetic changes modulate gene expression states without modifying the DNA sequence itself, they can be long-lasting, yet, they are potentially reversible. Several studies have explored whether meditation-based interventions can influence gene expression profiles towards healthier directions, identifying candidate genes and biological pathways that seem to be sensitive to contemplative practices. However, to date, the clinical implications of these molecular outcomes and their potential long-lasting epigenetic bases remain mostly unknown. The present article addresses these topics from a broad perspective and analyzes future research questions and perspectives at the crossroads of contemplative sciences and epigenetics.
Identifiants
pubmed: 30522005
pii: S2352-250X(18)30181-7
doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.11.010
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
76-80Informations de copyright
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