Scientists are learning more about how psychedelic mushrooms may alter the brain, potentially leading to long-lasting ...

The psychedelic substance psilocybin has long been known for its ability to alter perception and cognition, often leaving ...

Researchers have discovered that psilocybin, a psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, increases optimism and motivation in rats, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for treating depression.

The patient reportedly amputated his own penis with an axe after ingesting a hefty dose of psychedelic mushrooms.

Researchers found psilocybin increased optimism in rats, suggesting potential benefits for treating depression symptoms in humans.

PSYCHEDELIC drugs might still invoke images of The Beatles, Woodstock and flower power – but one day they could be prescribed ...

Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major ...

A high dose of the psychedelic psilocybin temporarily dissolves brain networks, Laura Sanders reported in “Psilocybin erases brain ‘fingerprints’” (SN: ...

“Our team found that rats given psilocybin were more motivated to explore their environment and perform reward-based tasks. These exciting results show the mechanisms of how psilocybin may work to ...

This compound activates serotonin receptors in the brain, which is a neurotransmitter related to mood and emotions ...

Classic psychedelics, some advocates argue, come with too much baggage. But these altered, “next generation” medications may ...