Psychedelics boost brain flexibility for weeks, new study shows
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Michigan have found that a single dose of a psychedelic compound can significantly enhance cognitive flexibility, the brain’s ability to adjust to new information and changing circumstances, for several weeks.
Using an innovative automated sequential learning paradigm, researchers evaluated how well mice could adapt to rule reversals, a common method for testing cognitive flexibility. Mice treated with the psychedelic compound outperformed those given a saline solution, showing greater adaptability, improved task efficiency, a higher percentage of correct responses, and more rewards earned during the reversal phase.
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Psychedelics boost brain flexibility for weeks, new study shows
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