Psychedelic Drug Reduces Anxiety by Targeting Fast-spiking Interneurons

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Psychedelic Drug Reduces Anxiety by Targeting Fast-spiking Interneurons

Key Facts:

• DOI activates neurons that reduce anxiety in the brain’s ventral hippocampus.
• Fast-spiking interneurons silence other cells, contributing to anxiety relief.
• The study suggests it’s possible to design psychedelic-inspired drugs without hallucinations.

Source: Cornell University

 

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