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Magic mushrooms rewire the brain in a way scientists didn't expect

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Date: November 6, 2026 Source: University of California – Santa Cruz Summary: A surprising discovery reveals how psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, rapidly reshapes the brain by creating new neural connections and strengthening them. Researchers found that the drug behaves differently in healthy and chronically stressed mice, potentially helping repair brain circuits damaged…