Engineered Rabies Virus Reveals How Psilocybin Reshapes Neural Pathways

Engineered Rabies Virus Reveals How Psilocybin Reshapes Neural Pathways

Tracing neural circuits with a specially engineered rabies virus, researchers have found that psilocybin disrupts feedback loops associated with negative thought patterns. The findings, detailed in a recent study published in Cell, show how psilocybin reshapes connections across the brain, helping explain why a single dose can ease depression symptoms for weeks or even months. The research, led by Cornell University biomedical engineer Alex Kwan…