Psychedelics as prophylactic neuroprotectants.
Science September 3, 2026 DOI: 10.1126/science.aek3865 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | The abstract claims that a compound from certain mushrooms prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy, but provides no details on the compound, study design, or evidence. |
Abstract
A compound found in certain mushrooms prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy.
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