Magic mushrooms have recently had a reputation revamp. Often considered a hippie drug, their main active component, psilocybin, is being tested in a variety of clinical trials as a therapy for the ...

Expert Matt Zemon on how new therapies change the way our brains work. Has there been a psychedelic surge lately, or is it just me? Throughout my time in college, I swear I couldn't go one day without ...

The room dissolves into a rushing collage of childhood bedrooms, long-forgotten faces and the exact shade of blue from an old family car. For many people who take psilocybin, these memory-fueled ...

What Is the Default Mode Network? The default mode network (DMN) is a system of connected brain areas that show increased activity when a person is not focused on what is happening around them. The ...