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·May 7, 2026·9 min read

Psilocybin Rebuilds the Brain’s Physical Wiring

New research from UCSF shows that a single high dose of the psychedelic compound creates lasting anatomical changes in brain tracts and "loosens" rigid thought patterns, leading to significant improvements in psychological insight and well-being that persist for over a month.

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·May 7, 2026·8 min read

Psilocybin Dampens Aggression and Attack Behaviors

New research shows that low doses of the psychoactive compound can reduce high-energy aggressive behaviors in mangrove rivulus fish while keeping social communication intact, offering a new vertebrate model for studying the drug's impact on social conflict.

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·May 7, 2026·7 min read

Magnetic Pulses Restore Brain Circuits to Treat Depression

Researchers have discovered that accelerated magnetic stimulation selectively targets IT neurons to regrow lost synaptic connections, providing the first cellular-level evidence of how TMS repairs the stress-damaged brain in just 24 hours.

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·May 7, 2026·5 min read

Sexual Arousal Distorts the Perception of Romantic Interest

New research shows that when faced with ambiguous romantic cues, aroused individuals are significantly more likely to overestimate a partner's interest, potentially leading them to ignore mixed signals in early courtship.

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·May 1, 2026·11 min read

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

By "reverse engineering" ketamine, Weill Cornell investigators have identified a specific opioid receptor pathway and a unique receptor "cross-talk" that drives rapid antidepressant effects.

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·April 29, 2026·8 min read

“Warm” AI Chatbots Are More Likely to Lie

We all want an AI that feels like a friend, but new research suggests that "kindness" in AI might be a major red flag for "truth."

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·April 28, 2026·7 min read

43% of Antipsychotics for Seniors Start in Hospitals

Antipsychotic prescriptions are "sticky," often continuing for over a year after being initiated in hospital settings.

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·April 27, 2026·7 min read

The Rise of AI Chatbot Addiction

Researchers warn that AI chatbots are engineered for addiction, using "guilt-tripping" deletion prompts and instant validation to keep users hooked.

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·April 27, 2026·12 min read

The Myth of the Average Brain

A massive study of 4,000 children reveals that individual brain dynamics often contradict group averages, paving the way for personalized neuroscience.