Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
2026
Dayna Forsyth, Nicoletta Faraone, Simon G. Lamarre et al.
Non-human models, including fish, are increasingly important for investigating how pharmacological agents such as hallucinogens influence behavior, physiology, and cellular processes. These models help to reveal underlying mechanisms and to support assessments of toxicological impact, efficacy, and safety. In this study, we used isogenic lineages of the amphibious mangrove rivulus (Kryptolebias...
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
August 5, 2025
Dotun Adeleye Adeyinka, Donelson R. Forsyth, Suzanne Currie et al.
7 citations
Psilocybin, a compound found in Psilocybe mushrooms, is emerging as a promising treatment for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder. Its potential therapeutic effects stem from promoting neuroprotection, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity, key factors in brain health. Psilocybin could help combat mild neurodegeneration by increasing synaptic density and...
American Entomologist
December 1, 2023
Nicoletta Faraone
1 citation
Journal Article Flies on 'Shrooms: Studying the Psychotherapeutic Potential of Psilocybin using Drosophila Get access Nicoletta Faraone Nicoletta Faraone Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar American Entomologist, Volume 69, Issue 4, Winter 2023, Pages 32–35, https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmad063 Published: 19 December 2023
Biomedicines
February 5, 2023
Erika Plazas, Nicoletta Faraone
40 citations
Neuropsychiatric diseases such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress represent a substantial long-term challenge for the global health systems because of their rising prevalence, uncertain neuropathology, and lack of effective pharmacological treatments. The approved existing studies constitute a piece of strong evidence whereby psychiatric drugs have shown to have unpleasant side...