Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

September 3, 2026 · 12:00 am 2 sources

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• Magic-mushroom compound blocks a severe side effect of chemotherapy, in mice
  Nature · September 3, 2026 00:00
  Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02744-6 Study shows that psilocybin acts on nerves to prevent the painful condition called peripheral neuropathy.
• Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds
  The New York Times · September 3, 2026 19:45
  The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.