A recent study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology has provided new insights into how psilocybin affects the auditory perception of awake mice. The research indicates that psilocybin influences the balance between intrinsic neural activity and stimulus-driven responses in the auditory cortex, which may shed light on the compound’s broader effects on perception and its therapeutic potential. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, known for inducing altered states of consciousness, including changes in perception, mood, and cognition. It is b…