The modified LSD, which they named JRT, did just that—and more. It stimulated neurons to sprout new dendritic branches and ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis have successfully altered the LSD molecule slightly, creating a new ...

University of California, Davis, researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that ...

Research highlights the potential for modifying the chemical structures of psychedelics to produce analogues with improved ...

University of Michigan researchers have found that certain psychedelic compounds improve the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

While LSD may promote rest, Kaplan says, DMT works differently, acting not just on serotonin but also on dopamine and oxytocin, the brain’s built-in thrill-seeker and love potions, respectively.

Significant weight gain is a common side effect of many psychiatric medications. Fortunately, there are options for those who ...

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter synthesized both peripherally and centrally from dietary amino acid L-tryptophan. Serotonin is produced peripherally by the intestinal chromaffin cells and ...

A team at UC Davis has created a new drug called JRT that mimics LSD’s brain-healing effects without the hallucinogenic side ...