A woman with Alzheimer's who had barely spoken in years tried psilocybin therapy and began talking again just 19 hours later.

Dementia is a degenerative disease that no known drug can completely stop or reverse, despite decades of tests. Now, a ...

In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity ...

Researchers have found preliminary evidence that combining the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin with cognitive behavioral ...

One of the first real-world studies of psilocybin therapy suggests meaningful improvements in treatment-resistant depression outside the controlled setting of clinical trials.

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in mushrooms of the Psilocybe genus. These mushrooms may have ...

The Trump administration’s recent push for psychedelic drugs in mental healthcare may significantly shake up the industry.

A large psilocybin dose briefly improved advanced dementia symptoms in an isolated case study but experts warn of the dangers ...

Psilocybin, a classic psychedelic, has therapeutic potential for psychiatric disorders. A specific brain circuit and receptor have now been found to be required for psilocybin’s long-term effects on ...

From magic mushrooms to peyote, psychedelics have made a name for themselves in recent years as potential therapeutics for a range of different conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, ...

A new study suggests that virtual reality experiences designed to mimic psychedelic visual effects could safely boost creativity and flexibility in thinking -- without the use of drugs. Researchers ...