Further Research into Psilocybin Opens New Doors for Treatment
Also, in 2019, the FDA awarded the second Breakthrough Therapy designation to non-profit Usona Institute, which is studying the effects of psilocybin as an anti-depressant.
- Also, in 2019, the FDA awarded the second Breakthrough Therapy designation to non-profit Usona Institute, which is studying the effects of psilocybin as an anti-depressant.
- Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms, collectively known as psilocybin mushrooms.
- 'Our focus of the study is exploring whether microdosing leads to changes in novelty perception or pattern recognition,' said Dr. Polito.
- Dr. Polito is a Research Fellow in the Department of Cognitive Science at Macquarie University.