What is the Mystical Experience Questionnaire?
The MEQ is a self-report measure that provides insight into a key aspect of the psychedelic experience.
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The Effects of Psilocybin on Morality and Empathy
This study is the first of its kind to suggest that psilocybin enhances emotional empathy but does not affect moral behavior.
Are the Subjective Effects of Psychedelics Necessary for Their Therapeutic Benefits?
Researchers at the forefront of psychedelic science put forth their arguments in this important debate.
The Top 10 Psilocybin Research Papers of 2020
Changes in brain functioning, new synthesis methods, and psychotherapy dominate this year’s most-cited psilocybin papers.
Editor’s Choice Award – Best Psychedelic Chemistry/Synthesis Study of 2020
This study provides meaningful access to some lesser-known magic mushroom compounds and conducts biological testing on them for the first time.
Exploratory Study Indicates Psilocybin Provides Relief for Migraines
Interestingly, changes in migraine frequency were not correlated with the intensity of the acute psychotropic effects.
Editor’s Choice Award – Best Study on Psychedelics and Nature 2020
This influential study advances the understanding of magic mushroom physiology and helps answer several fundamental questions.
DMT Research Affords New Hope for Stroke Victims
A recent study shows DMT reduces the cellular stress caused by a stroke and speeds up recovery time in rats. These findings highlight the expanding therapeutic potential of DMT regarding neurological disorders.
Insights Into the Neurophysiology of Tryptamine-Derived Hallucinogens
Brain imaging research reveals where psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin and LSD manifest their effects.
It Takes Guts: Psychedelic Treatment Approaches to Autoimmune Disorders
There is much research into psychedelic treatment of mental disorders, but psychedelics might be effective in treating autoimmune disorders as well.