Psilocybin induces stereotyped movements and reduces defensive responding in planarians through 5-hydroxytryptamine mechanisms.
Razeen J. Akbar, Amy D. Stringer, Sonita Wiah, Meghana Dachepalli, Stephanie E. Daws, Saadet Inan, Scott M. Rawls
Behav Pharmacol July 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1097/fbp.0000000000000879 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Experimental study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Planarians |
| Intervention | Psilocybin |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Key findings | Psilocybin induces stereotyped movements and reduces defensive responding in planarians through 5-hydroxytryptamine mechanisms. |
Abstract
Psilocybin induces stereotyped movements and reduces defensive responding in planarians through 5-hydroxytryptamine mechanisms.