Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain

Psilocybin in magic mushrooms can influence the brain for weeks, study finds

Psilocybin Desynchronizes the Human Brain

A recent study suggests that psilocybin does not impair learning and may enhance exploratory behavior

C360 Psilocybin Lessens Treatment-Resistant Depression Symptoms

Cathinone and Psilocybin in Cicada Pathogens (2019)

Recent research has found psilocybin not only helps maintain body weight in female rats subjected to conditions mimicking anorexia nervosa but also enhances cognitive flexibility, particularly in adapting to changes in reward contingencies

Psilocybin Effective as Antidepressant

A recent case study describes a 41-year-old woman who turned to psilocybin and MDMA to manage her debilitating post-COVID symptoms

A study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known "magic mushrooms," initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness.

Group-based psilocybin therapy shows promise in enhancing psychological flexibility

A new study reveals how psilocybin, a psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, when combined with open monitoring meditation, may enhance the depth of insightfulness in experienced meditators

New research suggests psilocybin is safe and has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants

A review concluded that "psilocybin treatment for depression is safe and efficacious."

Scientists have recently discovered that psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” can significantly reduce chronic pain in rats

A study examining outcomes of a 2021 clinical trial that found psilocybin effectively treated major depressive disorder linked a stronger relationship between study participants & clinicians to lower depression scores 1 year later-pointing to the importance of the therapeutic alliance.

Scientists investigate whether a compound found in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, could play a role in combating the effects of diabetes

Therapists report significant psychological risks in psilocybin-assisted treatments

A new study did not find a significant link between patients’ expectations and their actual responses to psilocybin therapy in the treatment of depression

Psychological experiences underlie psilocybin therapy's success: Mystical experiences and ego dissolution identified as key mediators

A recent study reveals new insights into how psilocybin-assisted therapy modifies brain function in people with alcohol use disorder

A new study suggests possible benefits of using psilocybin-containing mushroom extract over its chemically synthesized counterpart

Individuals who use psychedelic substances like LSD and psilocybin may experience a significant increase in unusual visual phenomena, such as seeing patterns or intense colors that are not there

By observing the effects of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic “magic” mushrooms, on larval zebrafish, scientists uncovered that it not only stimulates exploratory behavior but also buffers against stress-induced changes in activity patterns.

Low doses of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, can help to reduce the challenging effects and enhance the positive experiences associated with psychedelic drugs like LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and psilocybin…

A recent study found a considerable diversity of experiences by gazing into the mirror while under the influence of psilocybin

Phylogenomics of the psychoactive mushroom genus Psilocybe and evolution of the psilocybin biosynthetic gene cluster

Nearly 4 out of 5 Canadians believe that the use of psilocybin, the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is an acceptable medical approach to treat existential distress in patients suffering from a serious and incurable disease

Psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic “magic mushrooms,” significantly alters brain connectivity in rats

New study reveals promising effects of psilocybin in treating severe depression in bipolar II disorder patients

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