How Magic Mushrooms Can Change Your Brain Forever
New research advances efforts to harness drug’s mind-altering power to treat mental illness. A new study demonstrates that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms,…
Psilocybin News
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic substance found in over 200 species of mushrooms, colloquially known as “magic mushrooms.” When consumed, psilocybin is metabolized into psilocin, which affects the brain by stimulating serotonin receptors, leading to altered perceptions, thoughts, and feelings. These effects often include visual and auditory hallucinations and an altered sense of time. Psilocybin has been used historically in religious and spiritual contexts and is currently being researched for its potential therapeutic benefits in treating conditions such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety associated with terminal illnesses. Its legal status varies by country, which affects its availability and research opportunities.
New Projects Aim To Pioneer the Future of Neuroscience
One study will investigate the alterations in brain activity at the cellular level caused by psilocybin, the psychoactive substance found in “magic mushrooms.” How do…
Psychedelic Surprise: What’s Really in Your Brain Health Gummies?
Mushroom gummies marketed for brain health have been found to contain illegal psilocybin and other dangerous ingredients. UVA Health’s research reveals these risks following multiple…
Magic Mushrooms Show Potency Against Depression
Findings are encouraging but further evidence is needed before any clinical recommendations can be made, say experts. Psilocybin — the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms…
Decoding Psilocybin: “Magical” Enzymatic Pathways to Psychiatric Breakthroughs
New study sheds light on the structure and evolution of an enzyme in psychoactive fungi. The psychoactive substance psilocybin is the most important natural product…
Transforming Lives: Psilocybin’s Remarkable Effect on Cancer-Related Depression
Clinical trial results support further study of this psychedelic substance, administered with psychological support from trained therapists, in affected patients. Results from a phase II…
Mind-Bending Medicine: The Psychedelic Depression Breakthrough
Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents review and update on psychedelics for mental disorders. A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs may be useful…
Psychedelic Science: How Microdosing Magic Mushrooms Might Mend the Mind
Studies on rats provide insight into how microdosing of psychedelic mushrooms may be used for therapeutic treatment in humans. A new research result from the…
Psilocybin Rewires Brain Connections To Help Alleviate Depression
Psilocybin fosters greater connections between different regions of the brain in depressed people, freeing them up from long-held patterns of rumination and excessive self-focus, according…
Psychedelic Magic Mushroom Compound Psilocybin Rewires the Brain for People With Depression
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to “open up” depressed people’s brains, even after use, enabling brain regions to talk more freely…
Scientists (Discover?) That “Magic Mushroom” Anti-Depressive Psychedelic Affects Perception of Music
Scientists have found that the psychedelic drug psilocybin, in development as an anti-depressive treatment, changes the emotional state of people listening to music. Psilocybin is…
Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin “Magic Mushrooms” Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost in Depression
The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has been studied as a potential treatment for depression for years. But exactly…
Psychedelic Magic Mushroom Compound, Psilocybin, Performs at Least As Well as Leading Antidepressant
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant medication in a therapeutic setting. This is the…
Single Dose of Psychedelic Drug Produced Antianxiety and Antidepressant Effects That Last for Years
Antianxiety and Antidepressant Effects From a Single Dose of Psilocybin Persist Years Later in Cancer Patients Following up on their landmark 2016 study, researchers at…
Yale Research Confirms Lingering Mood Benefit of Psychedelics Like LSD and Magic Mushrooms
People who had recently used psychedelics such as psilocybin report a sustained improvement in mood and feeling closer to others after the high has worn…
Psychedelic Drugs Like Ecstasy and “Magic Mushrooms” Could Help Treat PTSD
Clinical trials suggest treatment that involves psychedelics can be more effective than psychotherapy alone. More than three million people in the United States are diagnosed…
Researchers Study the Effects of Psilocybin in Magic Mushrooms on Brain Activity
A recent study shows how psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, affects brain activity. 30 healthy volunteers underwent MRIs while having psilocybin in their…
Psychedelic Chemicals Subdue Brain Activity Instead of Expanding It
While it’s colloquially believed that psychedelic drugs, such as magic mushrooms, have the capacity to expand the minds of its users, researchers have actually shown…