3 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2023-2024
Lab Animal April 1, 2024 Robert Gerlai 1 citation
No, we are not talking about a new dish for dinner, but a study representing an emerging research field. Psilocybin research is gaining momentum, and zebrafish behavioral neuroscience research has been exponentially expanding. At the intersection of these two research fields is a recent paper that utilized high-tech video-tracking to detect behavioral changes induced by this psychoactive drug...
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews October 1, 2023 Omer A. Syed, Benjamin Tsang, Robert Gerlai 7 citations
In this review, we discuss the possible utility of zebrafish in research on psilocybin, a psychedelic drug whose recreational use as well as possible clinical application are gaining increasing interest. First, we review behavioral tests with zebrafish, focussing on anxiety and social behavior, which have particular relevance in the context of psilocybin research. Next, we briefly consider...
TIPS - Trends in Pharmacological Sciences August 1, 2023 Omer A. Syed, Benjamin Tsang, Rotem Petranker et al.
Psychedelic drugs have experienced an unprecedented surge in recreational use within the past few years. Among recreational users, the risks of psychedelic use by pregnant and breastfeeding women are severely understudied and there is little information on the potential teratogenic effects of these drugs. We provide an overview of the previous data on psychedelic teratogenicity from rodent...