Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to ...

Researchers have developed a new model to study the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of psilocybin in mice.

Psychedelics, psychoactive substances that alter people's perceptions, mood and thought patterns, have recently shown promise ...

A popular modern trend involves taking tiny amounts of psychedelic mushrooms to boost brain power, but new evidence suggests the benefits may be largely imaginary. A rigorous scientific investigation ...

A single dose of psilocybin coupled with “talk therapy” can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, its ...

P silocybin—the psychedelic ingredient found in some “magic” mushrooms—has shown a lot of promise for treating depression and ...

Earlier this week, outgoing Governor Murphy of New Jersey signed a bill creating a psilocybin therapy pilot program.

A single dose of psilocybin significantly decreased depression and anxiety in people with cancer, according to a new study. Psilocybin is a chemical in certain mushrooms that causes hallucinogenic ...

(The Center Square) – Mental health care providers are rediscovering new uses for old medicines. Recent findings demonstrating the efficacy of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, ...

New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill to create a psilocybin therapy pilot program and allocate $6 million in funding to ...

UCLA study finds magic mushrooms can help curb the anxiety of advanced cancer. Sept. 7, 2010— -- When 55-year-old California software developer Pam Sakuda was diagnosed with metastic colon cancer ...