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Chemical structures of DMT, Psilocybin and serotonin
Infographic: What a Trip
Researchers took a mind-bending trip to understand the connections between psychedelic compounds produced by fungi, plants, and humans.
Infographic: What a Trip
Infographic: What a Trip

Researchers took a mind-bending trip to understand the connections between psychedelic compounds produced by fungi, plants, and humans.

Researchers took a mind-bending trip to understand the connections between psychedelic compounds produced by fungi, plants, and humans.

psilocybin

Connecting Psilocybin, Mushrooms, and Dreaming
Jef Akst | Sep 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, triggers brain activity characteristic of dream states.
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Psilocybin Relieves Some Treatment-Resistant Depression Cases: Trial
Shawna Williams | Nov 3, 2022 | 2 min read
The research has caveats, including side effects and a lack of durability in the benefits of a single dose.
Johns Hopkins Launches Research Center on Psychedelics
Emily Makowski | Sep 9, 2019 | 1 min read
The facility, focused on finding treatments for mental health disorders, will be the first of its kind in the US.
Decoding the Tripping Brain
Diana Kwon | Sep 1, 2017 | 10+ min read
Scientists are beginning to unravel the mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs.
Infographic: The Brain on Psychedelics
Diana Kwon | Aug 31, 2017 | 2 min read
Understanding how hallucinogenic drugs affect different neural networks could shed light on their therapeutic potential.
Psilocybin Decreases Depression and Anxiety in Some Cancer Patients
Ben Andrew Henry | Dec 1, 2016 | 2 min read
In a pair of clinical studies of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, participants reported positive changes to their moods and outlooks.
“Magic” Mushroom Compound Eases Depression
Tanya Lewis | May 17, 2016 | 2 min read
Psilocybin led to an improvement in symptoms for treatment-resistant patients, according to a small study.
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