The serotonergic psychedelic N,N-dipropyltryptamine alters information-processing dynamics in in vitro cortical neural circuits.
Netw Neurosci – December 10, 2024
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
Psychedelic compounds can change how brain cells communicate, and scientists have discovered a new way to study these effects. By observing neural networks in lab conditions, researchers found that a specific psychedelic molecule alters how brain circuits process and transmit information, slowing certain signals while enhancing others. This reveals potential mechanisms behind psychedelics' effects on perception and cognition.
Abstract
The serotonergic psychedelic N,N-dipropyltryptamine alters information-processing dynamics in in vitro cortical neural circuits.