Advanced computational methods reveal that intensive meditation training produces lasting alterations in brain activity patterns, beneficially modifying how the brain functions. The approach identifies positive longitudinal changes in cortical activity, suggesting that dedicated meditation practice can reshape the brain and enhance neural well-being.
The editorial reviews how different neuroscientific fields are studying the effects of psychedelics on neural plasticity. It describes the strengths of various research techniques, identifies major gaps in current knowledge, and highlights the need for future work, especially translating findings from pre-clinical animal studies to human research.