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Magic mushrooms may reshape the brain long after the trip ends
A single dose of psilocybin caused measurable changes in brain activity and potential structural changes lasting up to a month. Participants with increased flexible brain activity reported greater personal insights and improved well-being, suggesting psychedelic experiences may disrupt rigid thinking patterns.
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