Scientists Separate Psilocybin’s Brain-Rewiring Power From Its Hallucinations
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Mouse experiments suggest psilocybin’s ability to rebuild brain connections may be separable from its psychedelic effects, opening new possibilities for non-hallucinogenic psychiatric medications. Chronic stress can strip away connections between brain cells, disrupting the circuits they form. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, found that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” reshapes [...]
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