Study Reveals the Crystal Structure of LSD Bound to the Human 5-HT2B Receptor
This structure reveals some reasons for the long-lasting effects of LSD and gives insight into the role of receptor signaling.
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Psilocybin For Smoking Cessation Works Via Drug and Non-Drug Factors
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is showing promise for quitting smoking, but how does it work?
New Discoveries in Magic Mushroom Enzymes
As researchers watch, magic mushrooms are revealing their secrets.
Head Twitch Response (HTR) Test for 5-HT2A Receptor Activity
The head-twitch response in rodents indicates stimulation of the 5-HT2A receptor. This knowledge helps researchers design experiments to understand how psychedelics work.
Study Confirms Psilocin Binding to 5-HT2A Causes Psilocybin Psychedelic Experience
This is the first time researchers have correlated psilocin bound to 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, levels of psilocin in the blood, and subjective experiences.
Norpsilocin – A Newly Discovered Psilocybin Derivative
Magic mushrooms may be synthesizing this newly-discovered compound from baeocystin.
Study Compares the Effects of Psilocybin and DXM
Psilocybin produces more insightful and mystical experiences, but dextromethorphan causes greater feelings of disembodiment.
LSD Works Via the 5-HT2A Receptor in Humans
Data analysis and gene expression maps confirm the role of the 5-HT2A receptor in the effects of LSD.
Psilocin Promotes Structural and Functional Neuroplasticity
Psilocin makes neurons grow faster and produce more connections.
Scientists are Redefining the Brain’s Serotonin System
A study in the mouse brain shows serotonin neurons are organized into parallel subsystems.