"The researchers show how the psychedelic prompts rapid growth of neural connections in the frontal cortex of mice and hypothesize this mechanism playing a role in the drug’s antidepressant qualities."
Friday, October 1, 2021
Psilocybin Induces New Neural Connections
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Psilocybin Increases Neural Connections
Psychedelic spurs growth of neural connections lost in depression.
"a single dose of psilocybin given to mice prompted an immediate and long-lasting increase in connections between neuron"
Monday, June 7, 2021
Psilocybin as Effective as Antidepressant
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the leading type of antidepressant medication, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The phase 2, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial compared psilocybin to the antidepressant medication escitalopram.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Light and Sound Machines for Alzheimer's
Early Trial Shows Flickering Lights Could Fight Alzheimer's
Mouse studies using 40 hertz (gamma) stimulation of light and sound have had some effect in Alzheimer's models. A preliminary study on 10 humans showed some immune response which indicates some potential benefits.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Psilocybin Alters Brain Function One Month Out
Emotions and brain function are altered up to one month after a single high dose of psilocybin.
At one month, positive affect remained elevated, and trait anxiety was reduced.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Carhart-Harris Psychedelic App
The MyDelica app "offers a personalized progress tracker and evidence-based advice service for educating & safeguarding psychedelic journeys"
No idea about this, but being as it is from the Robin Carhart-Harris team, might be worth a look for people seeking safe and therapeutic experiences.