Global study explains what psilocybin does to the brain

The active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" does more than just confuse the brain. Psilocybin directs brain activity more decisively towards what is happening in the present moment. A new study published in the science journal Nature offers a fresh explanation as to why psychedelic therapy may be successful, as explained by the international research team, which includes the University of Zurich that carried out the study published today. For years, classic psychedelics such as psilocybin, LSD...

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