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Human Biofield Therapy and the Growth of Mouse Lung Carcinoma.
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- Exploring the mechanisms of biofield therapy through joint electrophysiological recordings in humans and mice.IBRO neuroscience reports · 2026Article
- The Preclinical Effects and Mechanisms of Biofield Therapy on Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth and Metastasis.Cancer medicine · 2026Article
- Cancer as an evolutionary reversal-time for a paradigm shift.Translational breast cancer research : a journal focusing on translational research in breast cancer · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the protective effect of Compound Kushen Injection against radiation‑induced lung injury in mice.Molecular medicine reports · 2025Article
- Examining the effects of biofield therapy through simultaneous assessment of electrophysiological and cellular outcomes.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Recent Progress in Mind-Body Therapies in Cancer Care.Current oncology reports · 2023Review
- Perspectives, Measurability and Effects of Non-Contact Biofield-Based Practices: A Narrative Review of Quantitative Research.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Differential In Vivo Effects on Cancer Models by Recorded Magnetic Signals Derived From a Healing Technique.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Human Biofield Therapy Modulates Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Stemness in Mouse Lung Carcinoma.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
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Abstract
Biofield therapies have gained popularity and are being explored as possible treatments for cancer. In some cases, devices have been developed that mimic the electromagnetic fields that are emitted from people delivering biofield therapies. However, there is limited research examining if humans could potentially inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and suppress tumor growth through modification of inflammation and the immune system. We found that human NSCLC A549 lung cancer cells exposed to Sean L. Harribance, a purported healer, showed reduced viability and downregulation of pAkt. We further observed that the experimental exposure slowed growth of mouse Lewis lung carcinoma evidenced by significantly smaller tumor volume in the experimental mice (274.3 ± 188.9 mm
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