Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how ...

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical in certain mushrooms known as magic mushrooms. Eating mushrooms that contain psilocybin can have a variety of effects, ranging from euphoria to hallucinations.

The world of psilocybin fungi offers fascinating insights into natural biology and human consciousness. While many people use ...

Cornell researchers found that psilocybin’s therapeutic benefits depend on the pyramidal tract neurons and the serotonin ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – Psilocybin is the active ingredient that gives so-called "magic mushrooms" their hallucinogenic kick. It also ...

A psilocybin treatment facility in Portland is studying how magic mushrooms may help reverse the effects of concussions and ...

Cornell researchers have pinpointed the specific brain cells and receptor responsible for psilocybin’s powerful and lasting antidepressant effects—shedding new light on how the psychedelic compound ...

Psilocybin is the active ingredient that gives so-called "magic mushrooms" their hallucinogenic kick. It also has a therapeutic potential for treating depression.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is one step closer to becoming legally available in Colorado, with the state’s first healing ...

Psilocybin is an active compound in magic mushrooms, which are hallucinogens. Small research studies indicate that it may help prevent migraine. However, other results are mixed. For some people ...

Mushroom use is on the rise in youth, and some common factors, when combined with psilocybin use, could accelerate psychosis.

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” could be administered to help treat post-traumatic stress ...