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DocumentModern thoughtography: Mind interaction at a distance with digital camera sensors: A pilot study2020

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-029
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
029 - Mind-matter practical applications
Duration: 2019-01 - 2021-02
Researcher(s):
Patrizio Tressoldi, Luciano Pederzoli, Marco Bilucaglia
Institution(s): EvanLab, Firenze (Italy); Dipartimento di Psicologia Generale, Università di Padova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Tressoldi, P.
Secondary author(s):
Pederzoli, L., Bilucaglia, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Random numbers generator / Digital memories / Mind-matter / Nonlocal interaction / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-029.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Modern thoughtography: Mind interaction at a distance with digital camera sensors: A pilot study
Publication year: 2020
URL:
https://psyarxiv.com/edpt5/
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The aim of this pilot study was to determine the possibility of mentally producing, from a geographical distance, predefined images on modern digital sensors of professional commercial photographic cameras, and to do it sufficiently well for the images to be recognized by a special software.
Three participants experienced in distant mind-matter interaction techniques took part in a total of 49 trials.
In 6 out of 49 trials (12.2%) the value of the Structural Similarity Index of the target image chosen by the participant for the distant mental influence trial on the camera’s sensor was greater than that obtained when the target was different.
Although still preliminary, these results suggest that it may be possible to use modern professional cameras to study the effects of distant mind-matter interactions.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Pederzoli, L.
Secondary author(s):
Bilucaglia, M., Prati, E., Matteoli, M., Tressoldi, P.
Document type:
Online paper
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Pederzoli, L., Bilucaglia, M., Prati, E., Matteoli, M., & Tressoldi, P. (2020). Modern thoughtography: Mind interaction at a distance with digital camera sensors: A pilot study.PsyArxiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/edpt5
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Mind-matter interaction / Digital photo-sensor / Photographic camera

Modern thoughtography: Mind interaction at a distance with digital camera sensors: A pilot study

Modern thoughtography: Mind interaction at a distance with digital camera sensors: A pilot study
DocumentPsychophysical interactions with entangled photons: Five exploratory studies2021

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-058
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
058 - Psi, nonlocality and entangled photons
Duration: 2019-09 - 2021-11
Researcher(s):
Dean Radin, Peter Bancel, Arnaud Delorme
Institution(s): Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California (USA); Institute Metapsychique Internationale, Paris (France)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress Report
Final Report
Articles
Author: Radin, D.
Secondary author(s):
Bancel, P., Delorme, A.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Quantum theory / Physics / Observation / Nonlocality / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-058.02
Location: BG-GMS
Title:
Psychophysical interactions with entangled photons: Five exploratory studies
Publication year: 2021
URL:
https://journals.lub.lu.se/jaex/article/view/23392
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objective:
Four laboratory studies and an online experiment explored psychophysical (mind-matter) interactions with quantum entangled photons.
Method:
Entanglement correlation strength measured in real-time was presented via a graph or dynamic images displayed on a computer monitor or web browser. Participants were tasked with mentally influencing that metric.
Results:
A statistically significant increase in entanglement strength was obtained in experimental conditions in the four lab studies (p < 0.02), with particularly strong results observed in three studies conducted at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (p < 0.0002). Modest results (p < 0.05) were observed in a high-quality subset of entanglement samples in an online experiment. Control experiments using the same equipment and protocols, but without observers present, showed results consistent with chance expectation in both the lab and online studies.
Conclusion:
These outcomes suggest that the fidelity of entangled states and the nonlocal resource they entail may be mutable in systems that include conscious awareness. This is potentially of interest for quantum information technologies such as quantum computation, encryption, key distribution, and teleportation. The results are also relevant for interpretations of quantum theory, especially if future studies show that entanglement strength can be mentally modulated above the Tsirelson Bound – the upper limit predicted by quantum theory. Such an outcome would suggest that quantum theory in its present form does not hold when physical systems interact with certain mental states. The results of these exploratory experiments justify continued investigation of entangled photons as targets of mind-matter interaction.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Radin, D.
Secondary author(s):
Bancel, P., Delorme, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Radin, D., Bancel, P., & Delorme, A. (2021). Psychophysical interactions with entangled photons: Five exploratory studies. Journal of Anomalous Experience and Cognition, 1(1-2), 9-54. https://doi.org/10.31156/23392
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Mind-matter interaction / Quantum entanglement / Neutral monism / Consciousness / Psi / Psychokinesis / Quantum information technologies

Psychophysical interactions with entangled photons: Five exploratory studies

Psychophysical interactions with entangled photons: Five exploratory studies
DocumentEffects of intentionally treated water on the growth of mesenchymal stem cells: An exploratory study2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-068
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
068 - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human stem cell properties via cryptochrome
Duration: 2019-03 - 2023-03
Researcher(s):
Yung-Jong Shiah, George T.-J. Huang
Institution(s): Graduate Institute of Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung (China); University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Shiah, Y.-J.
Secondary author(s):
Huang, G.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Mind-matter interactions / Intention / Human stem cell / Cryptochrome / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-068.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Effects of intentionally treated water on the growth of mesenchymal stem cells: An exploratory study
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830721002421
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objective
This study explored if human primary mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), derived from two donors and cultivated in a medium made with intentionally treated water, would exhibit more growth and pluripotency than MSCs from the same source but grown in untreated (control) water.
Design
To create the treated water, three Buddhist monks directed their attention toward commercially bottled water while holding the intention that the water would enhance the growth of MSCs. Under double-blind conditions, cell culture growth mediums were prepared with the treated and untreated water, which was in turn used to grow the primary MSCs. Primary cells obtained from two donors were designated as Cells #1 and Cells #2. The prediction was that treated water would result in increased cell proliferation, that more cells would enter the cell cycle growth phase, and that there would be increased expression of genes (NANOG, OCT4 and SOX2) associated with improved cell growth and decreased expression of genes (p16, p21, and p53) associated with a decline in cell growth. The improved growth hypothesis was directional, thus one-tailed p-values were used to evaluate the results.
Results
Proliferation averaged across Cells #1 and #2 showed overall increased growth in treated as compared to control water (p = 0.0008). Cells #1 and #2 considered separately had differences in the same direction but only Cells #2 showed a significant difference on day 6 (p = 0.01). For cell cycle, there was a significantly greater percentage of Cells #2 in the S interphase with treated vs. control water (p = 0.04). For the gene expression analysis, when considering the average across the two donor cells, only the NANOG gene expression was in the predicted direction (p = 0.01); by contrast, the p16 gene expression was significantly opposite to the predicted direction (p = 0.005, one-tailed, post-hoc). For Cells #1 considered separately, no differences were significant except for p16, which resulted in an effect opposite to the predicted outcome (p = 0.05). For Cells #2, three genes were significantly in the predicted directions: NANOG (p = 0.0008), OCT4 (p = 0.005), and P53 (p = 0.05); p16 was significantly opposite to the prediction (p = 0.001).
Conclusion
Intentionally treated water appeared to have some biological effects on the growth, pluripotency and senescence of human MSCs. This was especially the case in one of the two donor cells tested, but the effects were not consistently in the predicted direction. As an exploratory study, caution is warranted in interpreting these outcomes, and adjustment for multiple testing would likely reduce some of the weaker effects to nonsignificant. But given the double-blind protocol, as well as several more significant outcomes in the predicted directions, further research is warranted.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Shiah, Y-J.
Secondary author(s):
Shan, L., Radin, D., Huang, G.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Percentiles:
6.25|0.10
Reference:
Shiah, Y. J., Shan, L., Radin, D. I., & Huang, G. T. (2022). Effects of intentionally treated water on the growth of mesenchymal stem cells: An exploratory study. Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing, 18(6), 663-669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2021.11.007
2-year Impact Factor: 2.4|2022
Times cited: 1|2026-02-13
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Intention / Mind-matter interaction / Water / Stem cells / Pluripotent genes / Senescence genes / NANOG / OCT4 / p16 / p21 / p53
DocumentA pilot study of distant "mind-matter" interaction with digital photography2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-029
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
029 - Mind-matter practical applications
Duration: 2019-01 - 2021-02
Researcher(s):
Patrizio Tressoldi, Luciano Pederzoli, Marco Bilucaglia
Institution(s): EvanLab, Firenze (Italy); Dipartimento di Psicologia Generale, Università di Padova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Tressoldi, P.
Secondary author(s):
Pederzoli, L., Bilucaglia, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Random numbers generator / Digital memories / Mind-matter / Nonlocal interaction / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-029.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
A pilot study of distant "mind-matter" interaction with digital photography
Publication year: 2022
URL:
http://www.patriziotressoldi.it/cmssimpled/uploads/images/Thoughtography_22.pdf
Abstract/Results: Abstract: This pilot study explored the possibility of (a) mentally producing, at a geographical distance, predefined images on digital sensors within modern professional-grade photographic equipment, and with (b) sufficient resolution to be objectively verified via a Structural Similarity Index by specialized software for pattern recognition. Three participants, expert in distant ‘mind-matter interaction’ techniques, completed a total of 49 trials. In 6 out of 49 trials (12.2%), the Structural Similarity Index of the ‘target’ image, chosen by the participant for the distant mental influence trial on the camera’s sensor, was greater than that obtained when the target was different. These preliminary results suggest the possibility of using modern cameras to study the putative effects of distant ‘mind-matter’ interactions.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
by permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Pederzoli, L.
Secondary author(s):
Bilucaglia, M., Prati, E., Matteoli, M., Tressoldi, P.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Pederzoli, L., Bilucaglia, M., Prati, E., Matteoli, M., & Tressoldi, P. (2022). A pilot study of distant "mind-matter" interaction with digital photography. Journal of Parapsychology, 86(1), 125-134. http://doi.org/10.30891/jopar.2022.01.06
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Mind-matter interaction / Digital photo-sensor / Photographic camera

A pilot study of distant "mind-matter" interaction with digital photography

A pilot study of distant "mind-matter" interaction with digital photography
DocumentFinal report - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-216
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
216 - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data
Duration: 2022-01 - 2023-02
Researcher(s):
Dean Radin
Institution(s): Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Radin, D.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Collective consciousness / Random number generator / Psychokinesis / Precognition / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-216.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data
Publication year: 2023
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1998, a network of electronic truly random number generators located around the world has continuously recorded samples of truly random bits. Data from this “Global Consciousness Project” (GCP) were used to explore a hypothesis that predicts the emergence of anomalous structure in random data correlated with events that attract widespread human attention. Such events include acts of terrorism, large sporting events, deaths of celebrities, and so on. A formal experiment testing this hypothesis in 500 events from 1998 to 2015 found a highly significant (7.3 sigma) deviation from chance expectation. However, the duration of the selected events comprised less than 5% of all data available through 2022.
AIMS
The present analysis examined the full database, from 1998 through 2022, to see if emergence of non-random structure was limited to the formal experiment’s selected 500 events, or if the data reflected a persistent, if subtle, relationship between collective mind from small and large groups around the world, versus matter in the form of truly random data. In other words, we explored if the full database behaved in alignment with a chance-expected random walk, or if temporal structure was “hidden” in these data.
METHOD
Two analytical methods were used to study possible emergent structure in time-series data: multiscale entropy and a novel deconvolution technique. The former is used in many disciplines that deal with time-series data, including analysis of electrocortical and other physiological signals. The latter was developed for purposes of the present study; it is conceptually similar to the deconvolution of a complex signal by a Fourier transform.
RESULTS
Both analytical methods provided significant statistical evidence (above 4 sigma) consistent with the hypothesis that the GCP data contained temporal structure that would not be expected by chance. This unexpected structure appeared most robustly at time-scales of about 8 to 15 minutes, which is consistent with human-centric periods of attention. That is, analysis of much faster (seconds) and much longer (days) sequences showed results that conformed to random expectation.
CONCLUSIONS
This study showed that some aspect of collective consciousness appears to be anomalously correlated with objective effects in the physical world, as reflected in the present case by the outputs of hardware-based random number generators. This
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Radin, D. (2023). Final report - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data.
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Keywords: Mind-matter interaction / Collective consciousness / Entropy / World events / Multi-scale entropy / Deconvolution

Final report - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data

Final report - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data
DocumentAnomalous entropic effects in physical systems associated with collective consciousness2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
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Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
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2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-216
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
216 - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data
Duration: 2022-01 - 2023-02
Researcher(s):
Dean Radin
Institution(s): Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Radin, D.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Collective consciousness / Random number generator / Psychokinesis / Precognition / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-216.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Anomalous entropic effects in physical systems associated with collective consciousness
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://physicsessays.org/browse-journal-2/product/2002-10-dean-radin-anomalous-entropic-effects.html
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Beginning in 1998, a network of electronic random number generators located around the world has continuously recorded samples of truly random bits. The resulting data were used to explore a hypothesis that predicts the emergence of anomalous structure in randomness correlated with events that attract widespread human attention. A formal experiment testing this hypothesis from 1998 to 2015 found a highly significant deviation from chance expectation. However, the duration of the selected events comprised less than 5% of all data available through 2022, so the present analysis examined the full database to see if emergence of nonrandom structure was limited to those events, or if it was reflective of a persistent, if subtle, relationship between collective mind and matter. Two analytical methods were used to study emergent structure in time-series data: Multiscale entropy and a novel deconvolution technique. Both methods provided evidence consistent with the hypothesis, suggesting that some aspect of collective consciousness appears to be anomalously associated with aspects of the physical world.
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Reference:
Radin, D. (2023). Anomalous entropic effects in physical systems associated with collective consciousness. Physics Essays, 36(1), 76-85.
2-year Impact Factor: 0.6|2023
Times cited: 1|2026-02-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q4
Keywords: Mind-matter interaction / Collective consciousness / Entropy / World events / Deconvolution
DocumentEffects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-023
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
023 - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human cervical cancer cells properties via cryptochrome
Duration: 2023-05 - 2025-09
Researcher(s):
Yung-Jong Shiah, Chang-Tze Ricky Yu, Dean Radin
Institution(s): Graduate Institute of Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan (China); Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan (China)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final Report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Shiah, Y.-J.
Secondary author(s):
Yu, C. R., Radin, D.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Mind-matter interactions / Intention / Human cervical cancer cells / Cryptochrome / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-023.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2024.103100
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objective
This study investigated if human glioblastoma cancer cells (U87MG cell line) cultured in intentionally treated water could reduce cell migration, a prerequisite for metastasis, as compared to the same cells cultured in untreated (control) water.
Design
Three Buddhist monks entered a meditative state and directed their awareness to bottles of ultrapure water while holding the intention that the water would cause beneficial changes in U87MG. The study was conducted double-blind whereby all aspects of the study involving cell growth and migration measures, as well as all subsequent statistical evaluations, were performed without knowledge of the type of water being used. Cell cultures were incubated in growth mediums prepared with treated and untreated water, and a wound healing assay was employed to measure cell migration.
Results
U87MG cells incubated with treated water migrated less efficiently than the same cells in untreated water. A repeated measures ANOVA, spanning four time periods (0, 3, 6, and 9 h), determined that the time × water condition interaction was associated with p < 0.005.
Conclusion
Intentioned awareness appeared to change as-yet unknown properties of ultrapure water, resulting in a reduction of U87MG cells migration activity. Further research is warranted to replicate these results and to investigate the underlying protein expression mechanisms in influencing cell migration.
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Author:
Yu, C. R.
Secondary author(s):
Radin, D. I., Chu, C.-Y., Shiah, Y.-J.
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Reference:
Yu, C.-T. R., Radin, D. I., Chu, C.-Y., & Shiah, Y.-J. (2025). Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells. EXPLORE, 21(1), 103100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2024.103100
2-year Impact Factor: 2.2|2024
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2025
Times cited: 0|2026-02-16
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Intention / Mind-matter interaction / Water / Glioblastoma / Human brain cancer / U87MG cells / Cell migration

Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells

Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells
DocumentFinal report - Psychophysical interactions in an optical diffraction system2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-191
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
191 - Psychophysical interactions in an optical diffraction system
Duration: 2023-03 - 2025-03
Researcher(s):
Dean Radin
Institution(s): Institute of Noetic Sciences, California (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Radin, D.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Attention / Intention / Psychokinesis / Quantum measurement problem / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-191.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Psychophysical interactions in an optical diffraction system
Publication year: 2025
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
The von Neumann–Wigner consciousness-collapse interpretation (CCI) of quantum mechanics suggests that human observation can influence quantum interference patterns that would resemble outcomes consistent with weak quantum measurements.
Aims
To empirically investigate whether conscious human observation affects interference patterns in an optical diffraction system.
Method
Forty-seven participants, trained in meditation or esoteric attention practices, conducted experiments using custom-built optical diffraction devices. They alternated between observing and not observing real-time feedback signals from interference patterns, with simultaneous unobserved data serving as a control. Comprehensive environmental and data integrity controls were implemented.
Results
The primary hypotheses regarding mean illumination shifts were not supported, but significant changes in skewness were observed at the predicted time lag (-4 ± 1s). Exploratory analyses indicated a robust, progressive reduction in interference during observed periods (p = 5.91 × 10?¹4). Practitioners focusing attention outward (magicians) significantly outperformed inward-focused meditators (p = 0.008).
Conclusions
Results partially supported the CCI hypothesis, indicating observer-dependent interference effects consistent with weak quantum measurements. Further refined experiments are recommended to confirm these preliminary findings.
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eng
Author:
Radin, D.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Radin, D. (2025). Final report - Psychophysical interactions in an optical diffraction system.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Quantum observer / Photon interference / Mind-matter interaction / Psychophysical effects / Weak quantum measurement

Final report - Psychophysical interactions in an optical diffraction system

Final report - Psychophysical interactions in an optical diffraction system
DocumentFinal report - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human cervical cancer cells properties via Cryptochrome2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-023
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
023 - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human cervical cancer cells properties via cryptochrome
Duration: 2023-05 - 2025-09
Researcher(s):
Yung-Jong Shiah, Chang-Tze Ricky Yu, Dean Radin
Institution(s): Graduate Institute of Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan (China); Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan (China)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final Report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Shiah, Y.-J.
Secondary author(s):
Yu, C. R., Radin, D.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Mind-matter interactions / Intention / Human cervical cancer cells / Cryptochrome / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-023.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human cervical cancer cells properties via Cryptochrome
Publication year: 2025
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
This study investigated whether human cancer cells cultured in intentionally treated water show reduced cell migration - a prerequisite for metastasis - compared with cells cultured in untreated (control) water.
Aims
1) Test whether human glioblastoma cells (U87MG and GBM8901) cultured in intentionally treated water exhibit reduced migration.
2) Replicate the first aim using a different method.
3) Explore mechanisms by examining the role of Cry1/Cry2 and measuring protein levels of cell migration–related factors.
Method
Three Buddhist monks directed intention toward bottles of ultrapure water, intending beneficial effects on brain cancer cells. Under double-blind conditions, growth medium made with treated or untreated water was used for cell cultures. Migration was assessed via wound-healing and transwell assays, with all measurements and statistical analyses performed blinded.
Results
U87MG cells in treated water migrated less than controls by wound-healing assay. Both cell lines showed reduced migration in transwell assays. Mechanistically:
1) Knockdown of Cry1 or Cry2 abolished the reduced migration effect.
2) Treated water did not alter Cry1/2 expression levels.
3) Several migration-promoting factors were downregulated by treated water; an effect lost when Cry1/2 were silenced.
Conclusions
Intentionally treated water may inhibit brain cancer cell migration via Cry1/2-mediated downregulation of migration-promoting factors.
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eng
Author:
Shiah, Y.-J.
Secondary author(s):
Yu, C.-T., Radin, D.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Shiah, Y.-J., Yu, C.-T., & Radin, D. (2024). Final report - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human glioblastoma cancer cells properties.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Intention / Mind-matter interaction / Glioblastoma Human brain cancer / U87MG cells / Cell migration / Cryptochrome

Final report - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human cervical cancer cells properties via Cryptochrome

Final report - Investigating biochemical mechanisms underlying mind-matter interactions: Effect of intention on human cervical cancer cells properties via Cryptochrome