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Psilocybin Breaks Depressive Cycles by Rewiring The Brain, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

By Rowan Fletcher · Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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  • Psilocybin rewires brain circuits involved in depression by breaking negative thought patterns in mice studies using engineered virus tracking.
  • Scientists observed lasting changes in neural connections, suggesting potential mechanism for how psychedelic therapy produces sustained antidepressant effects.
  • Findings support clinical trials exploring psilocybin-assisted therapy as alternative treatment for treatment-resistant depression in humans.
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