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Xiaoyu Zhang

2 papers in the library · 5 citations · publishing 2022-2026

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Psychedelics elicit their effects by 5-HT2A receptor-mediated Gi signalling.

Nature January 28, 2026 Zheng Xu, Hongshuang Wang, Jingjing Yu et al. 5 citations

Psychedelics are undergoing a renaissance as potential therapy for psychiatric disorders, with more than 200 clinical trials being studied across several countries1-3. However, the precise mechanisms by which these drugs bring about benefits and the potential clinical risks are not yet fully understood. The serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2AR) was reported to be a Gq-coupled receptor and the primary...

Lovingkindness Meditation and Navigating Harm: a Community-Engaged Qualitative Study with Diverse Meditators during COVID-19

October 31, 2022 Ariana Thompson-Lastad, Shah Noor Hussein, Jessica J. Harrison et al.

Objectives: Inclusive research is needed to understand how contemplative practices are used by people across a range of identities. Lovingkindness meditation (LKM) may be particularly relevant for people to committed to equity and justice because of the social nature of the practice. Using community-based participatory research and an intersectional framework, this qualitative study focuses on...