This article advances a conceptual model outlining a biochemical tripartite mechanism of memory and mentation in the brain.It emphasizes the key contributions of neuronal circuits, astrocyte clusters, the neural extracellular matrix/perineuronal net (nECM/ PNN) and metals/neurotransmitters as an integrated framework for encoding, storing, and recalling memory at the molecular level.Unlike...
Millions of people worldwide experience hallucinations caused by psychoactive substances.These hallucinations are a serious problem for both health care and society.The main culprits are hallucinogens like psilocybin, phencyclidine (PCP), methamphetamine, and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).These substances lead to perceptual changes characterized by sensory experiences that happen without any...