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Dynamic methylation changes in Alzheimer’s disease-related genes during mindfulness practice – a proof-of-concept study

bioRxiv November 24, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.1101/2025.11.17.688316 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Proof-of-concept study
Intervention Mindfulness practice
Topics Meditation
Key points The study suggests that mindfulness practice may be associated with dynamic methylation changes in Alzheimer's disease-related genes, indicating a potential epigenetic mechanism, though the authors note the preliminary nature of these findings.

Abstract

Dynamic methylation changes in Alzheimer’s disease-related genes during mindfulness practice – a proof-of-concept study