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Cortical structural differences following repeated ayahuasca use hold molecular signatures
Frontiers in Neuroscience (2023)
Neuroimaging study
Abstract
7T MRI study of 21 experienced ayahuasca users showing cortical structural differences in regions rich in 5-HT2A receptors. Repeated ayahuasca use was associated with cortical thickness changes in posterior cingulate and precuneus regions. Molecular signature analysis linked structural changes to serotonergic receptor density.
Participants21
Citations15
Study TypeNeuroimaging study