Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to provide long-term treatment for depression and anxiety. But the chemical's ...

Researchers have developed a new model to study the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of psilocybin in mice.

Psychedelics, psychoactive substances that alter people's perceptions, mood and thought patterns, have recently shown promise ...

P silocybin—the psychedelic ingredient found in some “magic” mushrooms—has shown a lot of promise for treating depression and ...

Scientists at UC Davis created a new class of serotonin-targeting molecules using a light-driven chemical method. UC Davis scientists have created a light-based technique that converts amino acids — t ...

Psychedelics—frequently recognized as substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and DMT—not only alter perception, mood, and cognition, but they often cause hallucinations. That said, they have also been ...

A new study compares how people's attitudes about death may change after a psychedelic drug experience versus a non-drug-related near-death experience or similar event, finding strong similarities and ...

The anxious brain is a watchman on steroids, wired to perceive danger at every turn. This extreme vigilance activates biological stress responses that exacerbate anxiety, creating a vicious loop.

Share on Pinterest Researchers are investigating the use of psilocybin as a potential anti-aging therapy. Jon Cartwright/Getty Images Psilocybin is a chemical that is found in a wide variety of ...

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