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Study finds non-hallucinogenic psilocybin neural receptor: A novel target for treating depression and anxiety

Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to provide long-term treatment for depression and anxiety. But the chemical's hallucinogenic effects can make developing treatments expensive and pose significant risks to people li

Summary of reporting by medicalxpress January 14, 2026 1 min read Markdown