Deep in the humid rainforests of India’s Western Ghats lives a creature that looks more like a colorful digital glitch than an actual living animal. Formally known as Cilantica devamatha (previously ...

While drug-induced mystical experiences can have benefits, research suggests they may not be enough to create lasting change.

One of the most famous examples is psilocybin, a natural compound found in so‑called “magic mushrooms.” Over the past decade, ...

A new study in Communications Biology provides evidence that a psychedelic drug induces a hybrid sleep-wake state in active mice. This unusual brain activity suggests a potential mechanism for how ...

A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known 'magic mushrooms,' initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover cannabis, health, and politics. Nov 07, 2025, 11:02am EST A cannabis plant at the Cannabis & Psychedelic Expo at the Miami ...

A survey revealed similarities between these two altered states of consciousness. By Rachel Nuwer One person felt a sensation of “slowly floating into the air” as images flashed around. Another ...

The first peer-reviewed journal to publish original research papers on every aspect of psychedelic medicine including basic science, clinical, and translational research. The theory that sacred ...

Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results ...

In recent years, strides have been made in better understanding the potential benefits of psychedelics for mental health conditions. However, most of these substances are still classified as Schedule ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not only characterized by strongly encoded traumatic memories, but also by disrupted coordination across brain networks. New research shows that treatment with ...

Scientists are exploring a new way to harness the medical promise of psychedelic compounds without the mind-bending side effects. Researchers created modified versions of psilocin — the active form of ...