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. 2006 Apr;7(4):358-61.
doi: 10.1038/sj.embor.7400671.

Mind-body research moves towards the mainstream

Vicki Brower

Mind-body research moves towards the mainstream

Vicki Brower. EMBO Rep. 2006 Apr.

Abstract

Mounting evidence for the role of the mind in disease and healing is leading to a greater acceptance of mind–body medicine

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