Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
Researchers behind the studies- A+++2013
The 17-β-oestradiol inhibits osteoclast activity by increasing the cannabinoid CB2 receptor expression
Francesca Rossi, Giulia Bellini, Livio Luongo, Silvia Mancusi, Marco Torella, Chiara Tortora, Iolanda Manzo, Francesca…This in vitro study investigated how 17-β-oestradiol (estrogen) affects osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption. The researchers found that estrogen inhibits the formation and activity of these cells by i…
cannabinoidsosteoporosis - A+++2012
Total antioxidant capacity of diet and risk of stroke: a population-based prospective cohort of women
Susanne Rautiainen, Susanna Larsson, Jarmo Virtamo, Alicja WolkThis Swedish population-based study examined the relationship between the total antioxidant capacity of the diet and stroke risk in over 36,000 women. By measuring the combined effect of all antioxidants in food rather…
Antioxidantsstroke - A+++2012
Brain structure and joint hypermobility: relevance to the expression of psychiatric symptoms
Jessica A Eccles, Felix D C Beacher, Marcus A Gray, Catherine L Jones, Ludovico Minati, Neil A Harrison, Hugo D Critchl…This study investigated the relationship between joint hypermobility and brain structure in 72 healthy volunteers. Using structural brain scans, researchers found that the volume of the amygdala, a brain region importan…
Fibromyalgiaproprioceptionhypermobilitypsychiatric symptomsbrain structure - A+++2012
Fascia as a body-wide communication system
James L OschmanThis abstract proposes that fascia acts as a body-wide communication system. The author draws an analogy to single-celled organisms, like a paramecium, which can perform complex functions without a nervous system by rel…
Fascia - A+++2010
Electrical impedance of acupuncture meridians: the relevance of subcutaneous collagenous bands
Andrew C Ahn, Min Park, Jessica R Shaw, Claire A McManus, Ted J Kaptchuk, Helene M LangevinThis study investigated whether acupuncture meridians are characterized by lower electrical impedance and if this is linked to subcutaneous connective tissue. Researchers measured three meridians in 28 healthy subjects…
Acupuncture - A+++2010
Hindlimb response to tactile stimulation of the pastern and coronet
H M Clayton, A D White, L J Kaiser, S Nauwelaerts, M Lavagnino, N C StubbsThis study investigated how lightweight tactile stimulators placed around horses' hind pasterns affect their movement patterns at a trot. Researchers found that the stimulation caused the horses to lift their hooves sig…
Rehabilitationphysiotherapytactile stimulationjoint motion - A+++2008
Correlation Between Fluctuations in Human Ultra-weak Photon Emission and EEG Alpha Rhythm
Roeland Van Wijk, Saskia Bosman, John Ackerman, Eduard P A Van WijkThis study investigated the relationship between ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) from the skin and brain activity measured via EEG. Researchers recorded light emission from the hand while simultaneously monitoring brai…
biophotonsUltra-weak photon emissionHumanAlpha suppressionEEG - A+++2007
Vitamin D Deficiency
Michael F HolickThis 2007 publication by Michael F. Holick addresses the topic of vitamin D deficiency. As the full text has not yet been analyzed, this summary is based on the title alone. Further details about the specific findings a…
vitamin D25-hydroxyvitamin D3 - A+++2007
Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Review and Commentary
James OschmanThis narrative review explores the hypothesis that direct physical contact with the earth, known as "earthing" or "grounding," can provide health benefits. The author suggests that modern lifestyles, with insulated foot…
earthinggroundingantioxidantsfree radicals - A+++2007
A driving force for change: interstitial flow as a morphoregulator
Joseph M Rutkowski, Melody A SwartzThis narrative review explores how the slow movement of fluid through the extracellular matrix, known as interstitial flow, acts as a crucial regulator of cell behavior and tissue structure. Driven by pressure gradients…
Morphologyinterstitial flow - A+++2006
Mechanisms of interstitial flow-induced remodeling of fibroblast-collagen cultures
Chee Ping Ng, Melody A SwartzThis study investigates how the movement of fluid through tissues, known as interstitial flow, influences the organization of connective tissue cells and collagen. Researchers found that slow fluid movement causes colla…
extracellular matrixRemodeling - A+++2006
The key to left-right asymmetry
Clifford J TabinThis summary explores how vertebrates establish left-right asymmetry during embryonic development. Research indicates that cilia are essential components in breaking initial symmetry, supported by an asymmetric signalin…
EmbryologySignaling