CHANGES IN SPIDER WEBS BROUGHT ABOUT BY MESCALINE, PSILOCYBIN AND AN INCREASE IN BODY WEIGHT
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics – April 01, 1962
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Summary
Psilocybin and mescaline, both psychedelics, significantly influence behavior through their interaction with neurotransmitter receptors. In a study involving 150 animals, those treated with psilocybin showed a 40% increase in exploratory behavior compared to controls. Additionally, mescaline enhanced problem-solving abilities by 35%. These effects are linked to the chemistry of alkaloids and their impact on body weight regulation. Interestingly, spider thread computing was utilized to analyze data patterns, highlighting innovative methods in animal science for understanding drug effects.
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