Smartphone mindfulness meditation training reduces Pro-inflammatory gene expression in stressed adults: A randomized controlled trial
Brain Behavior and Immunity April 12, 2022 Janine M. Dutcher, Steve W Cole, Adrian Williams et al. 29 citations
A 30-day smartphone-based mindfulness meditation training program reduced activity of the pro-inflammatory NF-κB transcription control pathway in stressed customer service workers, compared to a problem-solving control program. Both interventions lowered stress levels equally, but only mindfulness training produced a specific immunoregulatory benefit, suggesting it may be a particularly effective method for improving immune cell gene expression in stressful work environments.