New research published in Nature confirms that the antidepressant effects of psilocybin occur independently of the receptor that triggers hallucinations. By targeting specific brain pathways, scientists have successfully separated the therapeutic benefits from the "trip," opening doors to accessible new treatments.
(c) Marco Allegretti
(c) Marco Allegretti

La psilocybine traite la dépression sans effet hallucinogène

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Une étude parue dans Nature confirme que les effets antidépresseurs de la psilocybine agissent indépendamment du récepteur des hallucinations. En ciblant des circuits cérébraux précis, les chercheurs ont séparé les bienfaits thérapeutiques du « voyage », ouvrant la voie à des soins médicaux plus accessibles.

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