Brain activity changes observed during psilocybin meditation in MRI scans
The study suggests that psilocybin may alter brain activity during meditation, as measured by MRI scans. The results are based on a small group of participants and require further validation.
The findings offer a glimpse into how psychedelics may influence neural processes, though the evidence is preliminary and limited in scope.
- study
- Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
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method used
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin, allowing researchers to compare brain activity in real time.
sample size
The study involved a small number of participants, which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Common questions
What did the study measure?
The study measured brain activity using MRI scans during meditation sessions with and without psilocybin.
How many people participated?
The number of participants was not specified, but the study involved a small group.
Sources
- One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. By Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica Science · arstechnica.com
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