Age- and estrous-dependent effects of psilocybin in rats.
Neuropharmacology November 15, 2025 Alexia L Zylko, Ryan J. Rakoczy, Brianna F Roberts et al. 4 citations
Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound in "magic" mushrooms, has promise as a novel treatment for psychiatric disorders, many of which are more prevalent in females and have onsets during adolescence. However, there is a lack of research about how factors such as sex and age affect responses to psilocybin, as well as potential safety concerns with developmental exposure. The primary objectives of...