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Torsten Lauer
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Journalist, zi-mannheim.de
Heidelberg
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germanyinternational news german politics current affairs
I'm open to covering anything and everything, but I always prefer to stick to something I am familiar with.
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In the body, psilocybin becomes psilocin, which can increase nerve cell communication even in a single dose
By Torsten Lauer Verified| Medical Xpress Verified A recent study by the Hector Institute for Translational Brain Research (HITBR) at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim provides the first detailed cellular insights into how psilocin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, promotes the growth and networking of human nerve cells.
By Torsten Lauer Verified| research-in-germany.org@ Mar 10, 2025, 12:00:53 PM Torsten Lauer , Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit Psilocybin is the well-known active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms, which is converted in the body to psilocin – the compound that ultimately unleashes the psychoactive effect. The Mannheim research team worked directly with psilocin to investigate the neurobiological effects.
In the body, psilocybin becomes psilocin, which can increase nerve cell communication even in a single dose
By Torsten Lauer Verified| Medical Xpress Verified A recent study by the Hector Institute for Translational Brain Research (HITBR) at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim provides the first detailed cellular insights into how psilocin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, promotes the growth and networking of human nerve cells.
Company Info
zi-mannheim.de
The Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim, Germany, is a prominent psychiatric research and treatment facility. It operates as an independent public foundation linked to the University of Heidelberg and is part of the German Center for Mental Health. The institute employs between 1,400 and 1,600 staff members and is dedicated to understanding mental illnesses, developing innovative therapies, and providing advanced clinical care. CIMH features four specialized clinics that offer comprehensive psychiatric, psychotherapeutic, and psychosomatic care for all age groups. These include services for adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and addiction medicine. The institute is also recognized for its research in neuroscience and clinical trials, focusing on the underlying mechanisms of mental disorders and developing early-intervention strategies. Its research outputs include treatment protocols, diagnostic tools, and educational resources for healthcare professionals.
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