First biological proof for acupuncture?

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10. In other studies, the sham group responded while the acupuncture did not.

These are small studies, and they're results are only worthy in terms of moving study forward. They are almost meaningless. That was noted in the OP I offered earlier today.

This explains this at length:

Are Most Medical Studies Wrong?
http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/are-most-medical-studies-wrong/

More studies on this matter... just as examples of the contradicting small studies that make this whole discussion nearly pointless:

Sham acupuncture is better than "true" acupuncture
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2008/04/sham_acupuncture_is_better_than_true_acu.php

Acupuncture for Pain No Better Than Placebo -- And Not Without Harm, Study Finds
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110324104147.htm