Chinese Academy of Sciences Apr 22 2026 Traditional explanations of acupuncture often emphasize direct acupoint-organ relationships, focusing on local stimulation or endpoint physiological changes. However, such linear relations overlook the complex neural and immune intermediates involved. With the rapid development of neuroscience and immunology, the research on acupuncture's regulation of somatic sensory-autonomic reflex mechanisms is undergoing a revolution. These discoveries change the