Receptor-Enriched Analysis of functional connectivity by targets (REACT): A novel, multimodal analytical approach informed by PET to study the pharmacodynamic response of the brain under MDMA
NeuroImage – April 04, 2019
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
MDMA significantly enhances emotional empathy, with participants showing a 50% increase in empathetic responses during social interactions. In a study involving 100 individuals, functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed that MDMA affects the serotonin transporter and receptor activity, influencing brain areas linked to social behavior. This highlights the role of serotonergic systems in emotional processing. The findings contribute to understanding how psychedelics can alter the connectome, offering insights into their potential therapeutic applications in psychology and forensic toxicology related to drug analysis.
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