Study links psilocybin receptor activation to sustained structural brain changes

Study links psilocybin receptor activation to sustained structural brain changes

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology sheds light on how psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, may produce anti-depressant effects. Researchers suggest that its benefits could be linked to specific patterns of serotonin receptor activity and increased flexibility in brain cells. In recent years, clinical trials have shown that psilocybin can produce rapid and lasting improvements in symptoms of ma…