Psilocybin: The Mechanisms Behind the Magic

Pam Conboy In Part 2 of this series, I will be diving into the neurobiological mechanisms of psilocybin, or more accurately, its active metabolite: psilocin. We will explore how psilocybin is converted to psilocin in the body and how that active ingredient, along with a host of other biologically active molecules, serves to induce neuroplasticity, […]

Study: Effect of LSD on Communication Patterns Between Brain Regions

Razi Berry A recent study led by researchers from the University of Zurich and Yale University has shown that LSD changes the patterns of communication between various regions of the brain.1 This research may provide insights into how mental health conditions develop as well as how psychedelic medicines may provide treatment for these disorders. LSD […]