Understanding the Science Behind Psilocybin's Effects on Consciousness.

A new study published in iScience has found that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, does not significantly alter the complexity of the brain's causal interactions during altered states of consciousness. However, the study did observe increased electroencephalographic signal diversity during restful states after psilocybin administration, suggesting a broader range of brain activity patterns. The effects of psilocybin on brain activity were primarily seen in the frontal regions of the brain, which are associated with executive functions and behavioral control. The study used a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalography to decode aspects of the underlying brain signature and visualize its current electrophysiological state.