progscrape: psilocybin

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

2 years ago psypost.org medicine

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

2 years ago psypost.org psilocybin psychology

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.

2 years ago nature.com neuroscience psilocybin

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…

2 years ago nature.com mdma neuroscience psilocybin

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

2 years ago psypost.org medicine psilocybin

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

2 years ago pnas.org biology psilocybin

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

2 years ago journals.sagepub.com disease health psilocybin

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

2 years ago psypost.org brain neuroscience psilocybin

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

2 years ago psypost.org medicine psilocybin

Oregon launches legal psilocybin access to the public

2 years ago cbsnews.com psilocybin