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Study: Psychedelic Boosts Mice's Cognitive Flexibility for Weeks

4/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study by University of Michigan researchers reveals that a single dose of the psychedelic compound 25CN-NBOH dramatically boosts cognitive flexibility in mice, with effects lasting up to three weeks. This discovery opens doors for potential treatments for depression and PTSD, emphasizing the crucial role of serotonin 2A receptors in fostering these lasting cognitive enhancements.

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A groundbreaking study by University of Michigan researchers reveals that a single dose of the psychedelic compound 25CN-NBOH dramatically boosts cognitive flexibility in mice, with effects lasting up to three weeks. This discovery opens doors for potential treatments for depression and PTSD, emphasizing the crucial role of serotonin 2A receptors in fostering these lasting cognitive enhancements.