Cultivating P. cubensis: Light and Tryptamine Are Key for Controlling Psilocybin and Psilocin Levels
No light and increasing tryptamine in the growing medium leads to more psilocin but less psilocybin in the mushrooms.
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Risky Sex and the Recreational Use of MDMA
MDMA is associated with feelings of positivity but does it also increase risky sex behavior?
This is Your Brain on Ego Death
Scientists power down the ego and peek inside the brain, focusing on glutamate activity.
The Role of the Claustrum in the Psychedelic Experience
Brain scans show that psilocybin modulates claustrum connectivity in brain networks.
The Mystical Experience is Critical for the Therapeutic Effects of Psilocybin
Two studies indicate that higher doses of psilocybin are necessary for sustained reductions in depression and anxiety.
Beneficial Synergy: Teaming Psilocybin with Mindfulness Meditation
A double-blind study reveals that mindfulness meditation practice may amplify the positive effects of psilocybin while reducing the likelihood of a bad trip.
Solved: The Crystal Structure of the Iodide Salts of DMPT and DMALT
The catalog of compounds for use in psychedelic drug research continues to grow.
Crystal Structures of Hydrofumarate Salts of DMT Analogues EPT and MALT Solved
The researchers hope these compounds “will expand the universe of options for improving mental health.”
Study Finds Aeruginascin Metabolite 4-HO-TMT is Active at the Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptor
Surprisingly, 4-HO-TMT has binding affinity similar to psilocin at 5-HT2A.
Psilocybin to Treat Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients
Psychedelic Science Review Editor Barb Bauer conducts a review of some landmark studies.