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Psilocybin Reduced Fish Aggression Bursts in Rivulus Study

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A 2026 study involving 32 adult mangrove rivulus fish pairs found that 3,000 µg/L waterborne psilocybin reduced movement and aggressive swimming bursts, but the result belongs in animal behavioral pharmacology, not in human aggression treatment claims.1 Research Highlights Fish movement decreased: psilocybin produced a treatment-by-time interaction for time spent moving (p = 0.006), with a …

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Low Dose LSD for Depression Treatment: Preliminary Efficacy (2023 Study)

Recent research exploring the use of low doses of LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) in treating depression marks a significant shift in the psychiatric landscape. This innovative approach seeks to understand and harness the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, which were once stigmatized and largely overlooked in clinical settings. Highlights: Study Design: The research employed a …

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