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Psilocybin Increased Brain Connections for at Least a Month

Psilocybin Increased Brain Connections for at Least a Month

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Psilocybin persistently increased dendritic spine density and size in the frontal cortex for at least one month.

Psilocybin persistently increased dendritic spine density and size in the frontal cortex for at least one month.

How solid is it?

Unclear

Unclear

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Published in

Middle East Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Middle East Research Journal of Biological Sciences

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Neural Boost

Neural Boost

A new study shows that psilocybin significantly enhances brain plasticity, including a persistent increase in spine density and size in the frontal cortex for at least one month. It also boosts excitatory neurotransmission, suggesting long-term cognitive benefits that could be harnessed in mental health treatments.

A new study shows that psilocybin significantly enhances brain plasticity, including a persistent increase in spine density and size in the frontal cortex for at least one month. It also boosts excitatory neurotransmission, suggesting long-term cognitive benefits that could be harnessed in mental health treatments.

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