New research shows how psychedelics alter visual processing and boost memory-linked brain circuits to generate hallucinations, revealing mechanisms with therapeutic implications.

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Psychedelic substances are increasingly being used under medical supervision to treat anxiety disorders and depression. However, the mechanisms by which these substances influence our perception and ...

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Research findings reinforce new approaches in psychology, using psychedelic substances under medical supervision to treat certain clinical conditions. Psychedelic substances are increasingly being ...

A series of visual phone tricks shows how ordinary devices can produce surprisingly convincing illusions. Each example relies on timing, framing, and perception rather than advanced technology. What ...

Explore the fascinating world of optical illusions in this concise 14-minute video. From classic illusions like the ...

With new funding, simmetry.ai plans to develop a scalable platform for generating synthetic training data, aimed at helping ...

PDE6A-associated RP, a rare form of inherited retinal disease (IRD), is characterized by nyctalopia, visual field defects, and significant loss of visual acuity (VA). The disease primarily affects the ...