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Psilocybin and Neuroplasticity: What BDNF and the Plastic Window Mean for Therapy

From Lex Fridman Podcast on YouTube · 34:00 · Science & Research

About This Video

A deep dive into psilocybin and neuroplasticity — BDNF upregulation, the plasticity window, and what the Yale dendritic spine study means for how we understand psilocybin's lasting effects.

Key Takeaways

  • BDNF is upregulated within hours of psilocybin administration
  • Dendritic spine density increases 10% in prefrontal cortex
  • The neuroplasticity window lasts approximately 2-4 weeks

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