Psychedelic Therapy • 3 months ago

Psychedelic Drug Reduces Anxiety by Targeting Fast-spiking Interneurons

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Psychedelic Drug Reduces Anxiety by Targeting Fast-spiking Interneurons

neurosciencenews.com

Psychedelic Therapy • 3 months ago

Psychedelic Drug Reduces Anxiety by Targeting Fast-spiking Interneurons - Neuroscience News

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The psychedelic DOI, a compound similar to LSD, reduced anxiety in mice by activating specific brain cells called fast-spiking interneurons.

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This is great news for anxious mice everywhere… which I assume is most all mice.

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