Ayahuasca Mitigates Morphological Cortical Alterations in Juvenile Non-human Primates Following Chronic Stress Exposure
Research Square March 5, 2025 Expedito Do Nascimento Júnior, Luiz Pereira, Wigínio Lira-Bandeira et al.
Abstract Depression remains a debilitating mental health disorder affecting millions worldwide, with growing prevalence among adolescents. Recent studies highlight the critical role of the somatosensory cortex in the neuropathology of depression, including structural alterations that impair cortical function. This study investigates the prophylactic effects of ayahuasca, a traditional...