Psilocybin Causes Sustained Neural Connection Growth, Study Finds
Researchers from Yale University have discovered that one dose of psilocybin administered to mice causes a quick and lasting increase in connections between neurons in the area of the brain involved in cognitive processes, known as the medial frontal cortex. Their discovery was reported in the “Neuron” journal. Prior research has found that psilocybin, which is the active compound found in psilocybin mushrooms, has long-lasting and profound effects on mood and personality, with some preliminary studies providing evidence that the compound could be used to alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects…
