brain activity

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.

Researchers discovered that social behavior begins in the brain before visible movement occurs. In zebrafish, a coordinated brain activity pattern preceded approaching another fish, with the pallium region playing a key role and stronger neural signals correlating with increased social behavior.

A recent study found that the brain can dream while a person is awake, challenging traditional views on consciousness and dreaming. The research suggests that brain activity during wakefulness can be similar to that during sleep and dreaming. This discovery may have implications for our understanding of the human brain and its functions.