An international mega-analysis of psychedelic drug effects on brain circuit function
Manesh Girn / nature - Nature Medicine, Published online: 06 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04287-9Analysis of neuroimaging datasets across five major psychedelics revealed a shared brain signature and provides a comprehensive insight into how these drugs reorganize brain a…
AI Summary: An international neuroimaging mega‑analysis traced psychedelic drugs’ effects on cortical networks, revealing consistent changes in brain connectivity that correlate with altered perception and cognition. The pooled study provides a stronger, replicated picture of how these compounds act on neural circuits, informing both therapeutic prospects and safety discussions.