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A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief
Summary: Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and emotional distress in animal studies.
Key points
- Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and emotional distress in animal studies.
- The compound works in the anterior cingulate cortex, bypassing injury sites and offering a dual benefit for pain and depression.
- Unlike opioids, psilocybin is non-addictive and may provide relief lasting weeks.
Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and emotional distress in animal studies. The compound works in the anterior cingulate cortex, bypassing injury sites and offering a dual benefit for pain and depression. Unlike opioids, psilocybin is non-addictive and may provide relief lasting weeks.
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