This study provides the first compelling evidence that the relaxation response (RR) elicits specific gene expression changes in short-term and long-term practitioners.

• Language: English
• Target / Subjects: Healthy adults with a long-term RR practice and with no prior RR experience.
• Author: Jeffery A. Dusek, Hasan H. Otu, Ann L. Wohlhueter, Manoj Bhasin, Luiz F. Zerbini, Marie G. Joseph, Herbert Benson, Towia A. Libermann
• Date Published / Reference: Received February 12, 2008; Accepted May 15, 2008; Published July 2, 2008
• Covered Diseases: Cellular damage related to chronic psychological stress