Quadrato Motor Training (QMT) is associated with DNA methylation changes at DNA repeats: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT: The control of non-coding repeated DNA by DNA methylation plays an important role in genomic stability, contributing to health and healthy aging. Mind-body practices can elicit psychophysical wellbeing via epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation. However, in this context the effects of movement meditations have rarely been examined. Consequently, the current study investigates the effects of a specifically structured movement meditation, called the Quadrato Motor Training (QMT) on psychophysical wellbeing and on the methylation level of repeated sequences. An 8-week daily QMT program was administered to healthy women aged 40-60 years and compared with a passive control group matched for gender and age. Psychological well-being was assessed within both groups by using self-reportin

SUBMITTER: Marson F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10599555 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature