Psilocybin produces an immunology-related genetic response in the prefrontal cortex of pig brains
Psilocybin does not appear to severely impact gene expression, according to a new study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology. But the...
Study suggests psychedelics may improve the mental health symptoms of individuals suffering from race-based trauma
New research suggests that psychedelics may be a viable treatment option for those suffering from race-based trauma. An observational study,...
Neuroscientists believe deep neural networks could help illustrate how psychedelics alter consciousness
Cutting-edge methods from machine learning could help scientists better understand the visual experiences induced by psychedelic drugs such as dimethyltryptamine...
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy produces large, rapid, and sustained antidepressant effects
Combining the psychedelic drug psilocybin with supportive psychotherapy results in substantial rapid and enduring antidepressant effects among patients with major...
Psilocybin increases the expression neuroplasticity-related genes in rats
Psilocybin rapidly increases the expression of several genes related to neuroplasticity in the rat brain, according to new research published...
Controlled study finds no evidence that MDMA increases trust, cooperative behavior, or empathy
While the drug MDMA makes people feel closer to others, it does not appear to enhance pro-social behavior, according to...
International study finds 79% of individuals who microdose with psychedelics report improvements in their mental health
A study published in Psychopharmacology suggests that people may turn to microdosing with psychedelics in an attempt to improve their...
People who microdose psychedelic drugs report that the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks
People who take microdoses of psychedelic drugs consistently report that it results in improved mood and creativity, while having few...
Awe-inspiring psychedelic trips reduce narcissism by boosting connectedness and empathy, study suggests
New research suggests that feelings of awe from psychedelic drugs can positively affect narcissistic personality traits. The study, published in...
Psychedelic experiences share many features with those described by mystics and religious practitioners
Scientists in Finland are taking a closer look the relationship between psychedelic substances and mystical experiences. In new research published...
Scientists induce psychedelic-like experiences from a placebo alone
New research recently published in Psychopharmacology provides evidence that inert placebo pills can induce psychedelic-like effects, including perceptual alterations. The...
Psychedelic brew ayahuasca produces therapeutic benefits lasting up to six months, study finds
A study published in Scientific Reports found that first-time users of psychoactive brew ayahuasca showed decreases in psychopathology and depression...
Reports of positive encounters with autonomous entities after taking DMT suggest drug may have therapeutic potential
A new study analyzed over 2,500 reported encounters with autonomous entities after taking “breakthrough” doses of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT). The findings...
Psychedelic drugs reduce depressive symptoms by helping individuals accept their emotions, study suggests
New research provides preliminary evidence that psychedelic drugs can improve mental health by making individuals more accepting of distressing experiences....
Neuroimaging study suggests a single dose of ayahuasca produces lasting changes in two important brain networks
Consuming a single dose of the psychedelic brew ayahuasca can result in lasting changes in higher-order cognitive brain networks, according...