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CRISPR Nasal Delivery Reduces Anxiety in Mice by Editing 5-HT2A Receptors in the Brain

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Researchers developed a new gene editing technique that reduces anxiety in mice. The technique uses CRISPR technology to edit a specific gene in the brain called HTR2A. Editing this gene leads to lower levels of anxiety behaviors in tests with mice. This research demonstrates the potential of using gene editing tools like CRISPR to precisely …

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Psychedelics Flatten Brain’s ‘Energy Landscape’ & Increase Neural Diversity, New Study Finds

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Researchers have discovered that classic psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin (‘magic mushrooms’) flatten the energy landscape of the brain. This effect makes it easier for the brain to transition between different states of activity and leads to more diverse and entropic neural dynamics overall. Key Facts: Using fMRI data and network modeling, researchers found …

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