Published in Nature, this research in animal models show it’s possible to create a compound that hits the same exact target as psychedelic drugs hit – the 5-HT2A serotonin receptors on the surface of specific neurons – but does not cause the same psychedelic effects when given to mice.
Tag: Serotonin receptors
Scientists Reveal Potential Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic Effects
UNC School of Medicine researchers report that common genetic variations in one serotonin receptor could be a reason why people with psychiatric conditions, such as depression, respond differently to psychedelic treatments.