Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England)

Psilocybin changes rats' natural behaviors depending on the dose, beyond just causing head twitches

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Abstract

Psychedelics could be beneficial for treating various neuropsychiatric disorders.

  • Preclinical studies have highlighted the potential neural mechanisms of psychedelics.
  • There is a lack of systematic characterization of how psychedelics affect natural behaviors in animal models.
  • Understanding the effects of psychedelics on spontaneous behaviors may provide insights into their therapeutic applications.

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