Whole-blood DNA-methylation patterns during portable-sauna use in firefighters: an exploratory, single-arm pilot study
Varun Bhamidipati Dwaraka, Adiv A. Johnson, Kirsten Seale, Nolan Kahal, Dua Sheikh, Sean Morrissey, Ryan Smith
This study examines how portable-sauna use affects DNA methylation in firefighters' whole blood, identifying potential epigenetic changes linked to aging and health.
bioRxiv · Sep 9, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology