Tag: Scientists

Chinese scientists build bongkrekic acid knowledge

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Chinese scientists have investigated the presence of a rare but dangerous bacteria in mushroom products. Burkholderia gladioli pathovar cocovenenans can cause lethal poisoning. Most cases have been reported in China, primarily from fermented cereal products. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and palpitations. From 2005 to 2020…

Scientists reveal how breathwork unlocks psychedelic bliss in the brain

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Breathwork while listening to music may induce a blissful state in practitioners, accompanied by changes in blood flow to emotion-processing brain regions, according to a study published August 27, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Amy Amla Kartar from the Colasanti Lab in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Brighton and Sussex Medical…

Still Not Safe? What Scientists Don’t Know About Psychedelic Side Effects

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Taking LSD or magic mushrooms may not be the cause of schizotypal traits. Psychedelic drugs are experiencing a resurgence of interest in mainstream medicine, with early research indicating that psychedelic-assisted therapy may offer a safe and effective treatment option for certain mental health conditions. However, the full range of potential side effects remains insufficiently understood…