Scientists Gave ‘Aggressive’ Fish Psychedelic Drugs. A Breakthrough Came Next

A recent study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience reveals that fish treated with psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, exhibited reduced aggression compared to untreated peers. This groundbreaking research is the first to demonstrate the effects of psilocybin on aggression in any animal model, suggesting potential avenues for understanding the neural mechanisms behind such behavioral changes. The findings could pave the way for further studies on the impact of psychedelics across different species.