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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.

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TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A++
    2020

    What is the Intelligent Tissue !eory and How Does it Relate to Acupuncture?

    Fletcher Kovich

    This article introduces the "intelligent tissue theory," which proposes that organ information is transmitted via electromagnetic waves and interpreted by bodily tissues at specific meridians. The author suggests that t…

    acupunctureChiintelligent tissueNei Jing
  2. A++
    2019

    Fascial neuromodulation: an emerging concept linking acupuncture, fasciology, osteopathy and neuroscience

    Gianluca Bianco

    This conceptual paper presents a model called "fascial neuromodulation" to explain how therapies like acupuncture might work. The author suggests that mechanical signals through the fascial network can influence the ner…

    acupunctureosteopathyneuromodulationposturologyfascial system
  3. A++
    2019

    The Stomach’s Communication with Its Related Acupoints, and the “Intelligent Tissue” Hypothesis

    Fletcher Kovich

    This study explores the "intelligent tissue" hypothesis, which suggests that an organ's functional state is reflected in real-time at specific acupuncture points. By monitoring electrical impedance at six stomach-relate…

    acupunctureimpedanceduodenalpacesetterslow wave
  4. A++
    2018

    The Impedance Profile of Acupuncture Points

    Fletcher Kovich

    This study investigated real-time electrical impedance (resistance) at acupuncture points in a single subject. The researcher observed that when impedance decreased at the center of a point, it often increased at a loca…

    acupunctureacupointsimpedancecommunication
  5. A++
    2017

    A Curious Oversight in Acupuncture Research

    Fletcher Kovich

    In this perspective article, the author argues that current acupuncture hypotheses overlook a crucial factor: the speed at which the treatment takes effect. Observations suggest that communication between acupoints and…

    acupunctureelectrical wavesemiconductionsignal propagation
  6. A++
    2017

    A New Definition of an Acupuncture Meridian

    Fletcher Kovich

    This perspective article proposes a new definition of acupuncture meridians, moving away from the idea of dedicated anatomical vessels. The author suggests that meridians are actually tracts of tissue that become affect…

    acupunctureelectrical wavesemiconductionsignal propagation