Psychedelics and neural plasticity

BMC Neurosci. 2023 Jun 30;24(1):35. doi: 10.1186/s12868-023-00809-0.

Abstract

When it comes to studying neural plasticity and psychedelics, the numerous and diverse neuroscientific fields converging on the topic provide unique insight into a complex picture. This editorial will describe the major ways in which the known effects of psychedelics on plasticity are being studied. We lay out strengths of different techniques and the major gaps and room for future research, particularly in the translation of pre-clinical studies to human research.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomedical Research* / trends
  • Hallucinogens* / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Neuronal Plasticity* / drug effects

Substances

  • Hallucinogens