Image credit: John Moore/Getty Images Psilocybin is a hallucinogen that people can ingest through certain types of mushrooms. Psilocybin works by binding to and activating serotonin receptors in ...

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic substance that comes from certain types of mushrooms. Indigenous cultures have used these “magic mushrooms” for centuries in their spiritual and ...

With the first licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms issued in Colorado, excitement and questions build about the fungi's potential, affordability and safety.

Shrooms are not only about trippy visuals and euphoria vibes. These ‘magic mushrooms’ are also known for their amazing ...

Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how psilocybin produces long-lasting antidepressant effects.

Cornell researchers found that psilocybin’s therapeutic benefits depend on the pyramidal tract neurons and the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor in the medial frontal cortex. Targeting these mechanisms could ...