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Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelics Boost Brain Growth, Study Reveals

8/5/2025

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A groundbreaking study from UC Davis reveals that non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, such as tabernanthalog (TBG), enhance neuroplasticity by interacting with the serotonin 2A receptor. Unlike traditional psychedelics, TBG fosters dendritic spine growth in the prefrontal cortex, hinting at its potential as an effective antidepressant and reshaping our understanding of how psychedelics work.

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A groundbreaking study from UC Davis reveals that non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, such as tabernanthalog (TBG), enhance neuroplasticity by interacting with the serotonin 2A receptor. Unlike traditional psychedelics, TBG fosters dendritic spine growth in the prefrontal cortex, hinting at its potential as an effective antidepressant and reshaping our understanding of how psychedelics work.