Study in Nature shows psilocybin temporarily alters brain networks linked to introspection, potentially aiding mental health therapies.

A study published in Nature reveals that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, temporarily alters critical brain networks involved in introspective thinking, such as daydreaming and remembering. By scanning participants' brains before, during, and after taking a high dose of the drug, researchers observed significant changes in brain activity patterns, some of which lasted for weeks. This groundbreaking research could help develop psilocybin-based therapies for mental health conditions like depression and PTSD.

July 17, 2024
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