Research has already shown the psychedelic drug psilocybin eases depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Now researchers are working ...

P silocybin—the psychedelic ingredient found in some “magic” mushrooms—has shown a lot of promise for treating depression and ...

Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to ...

Scientists at UC Davis created a new class of serotonin-targeting molecules using a light-driven chemical method. UC Davis scientists have created a light-based technique that converts amino acids — t ...

Research published in JAMA Network Open indicates that severe adverse events requiring hospital care for hallucinogens remain comparatively rare when measured against other substances like alcohol and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Natural hallucinogens can come in many forms, including edibles, drinks or ...

Psychedelics—frequently recognized as substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and DMT—not only alter perception, mood, and cognition, but they often cause hallucinations. That said, they have also been ...

UC Davis researchers have developed a new method that uses light to transform amino acids—the building blocks of ...

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A new study compares how people's attitudes about death may change after a psychedelic drug experience versus a non-drug-related near-death experience or similar event, finding strong similarities and ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are investigating the use of psilocybin as a potential anti-aging therapy. Jon Cartwright/Getty Images Psilocybin is a chemical that is found in a wide variety of ...