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Magic Mushrooms and the Mind: Psilocybin’s Hyperconnected Brain State Linked to Therapeutic Effects


Study shows psilocybin induces dynamic brain connectivity, linked to profound, ego-altering experiences, potentially beneficial in psychotherapy. Researchers from Elsevier have discovered that psilocybin, the active compound in "magic mushrooms," creates a state of hyperconnectivity in the brain.

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