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Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
NEWS
5/5/2026

Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds

Participants took 25mg of psilocybin, reporting deeper psychological insight and better wellbeing a month laterA single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can induce anatomical changes in the brain, according to research among people who took the psychedelic compound for the first time.Scientists spotted apparent changes in the brain’s structure which were still apparent a month after healthy volunteers took the drug. If confirmed, they may help explain the therapeutic effects that psychedelics can have on anxiety, depression and addiction, researchers said. Continue reading...

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US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
NEWS
4/24/2026

US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive

The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions, including depression, the latest indication of the Trump administration’s commitment to the experimental treatment approach. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last weekend directing the FDA and other federal agencies to speed access and loosen restrictions on psychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs which remain illegal...

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SCMP Economy
Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelics Research, Sparking Stock Rally
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Politics·4/20/2026AI summary

Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelics Research, Sparking Stock Rally

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday aimed at accelerating psychedelics research, directing agencies to expand clinical trials and Right to Try access for psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine. The order leaves drug scheduling unchanged and comes amid stalled cannabis rescheduling efforts, raising questions about whether psychedelics will face similar federal delays. Psychedelic stocks rallied significantly following the announcement, with AtaiBeckley jumping roughly 25%.

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