Psilocybin Rewires Brain Circuits to Treat Depression

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Psilocybin Rewires Brain Circuits to Treat Depression
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A study using engineered viruses in mice suggests that psilocybin may help break depressive cycles by rewiring brain connections, particularly reducing negative feedback loops associated with rumination, which could explain its positive effects in treating depression. The findings highlight potential for combining psychedelics with neuromodulation techniques for targeted mental health therapies.

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