Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons

Andy Fell — June 12, 2018 - 6:58am

A team of scientists at the University of California, Davis, is exploring how hallucinogenic drugs impact the structure and function of neurons — research that could lead to new treatments for depression, anxiety and related disorders.

Oxytocin Turns Up the Volume of Your Social Environment

Andy Fell — September 20, 2017 - 9:27am

Before you shop for the “cuddle” hormone oxytocin to relieve stress and enhance your social life, read this: A new study from the University of California, Davis, suggests that sometimes, blocking the action of oxytocin in the brain may be a better option. The results are published online in the journal Biological Psychiatry.

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Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons

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