Appetite for change: How psilocybin reshapes food reward learning through striatal dopamine function
bioRxiv May 18, 2026 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.64898/2026.05.14.725265
Summary
Psilocybin appears to influence food reward learning by altering striatal dopamine function. The study suggests that this psychedelic compound can reshape how individuals respond to food rewards, potentially impacting eating behaviors and preferences. However, specific results or numerical findings are not provided in the abstract.
Study at a glance
| Key finding | Psilocybin reshapes food reward learning through changes in striatal dopamine function. |
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Abstract
Appetite for change: How psilocybin reshapes food reward learning through striatal dopamine function