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Investigating molecular and hemodynamic effects of LSD in the human brain

2026-10-12 • Blossom Pulse

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This single-blind PET–MRI study enrolled 11 healthy volunteers receiving LSD (25–200 µg), with seven contributing peak imaging data. LSD occupied 5-HT2A receptors, increased cerebral blood flow and reduced global connectivity; the small mechanistic study also found that subjective effects peaked later than plasma levels.

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