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Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

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  • The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.S1
  • The findings, which were made in mice, may offer a new way to prevent a common chemotherapy side effect that can last well beyond treatmentS2
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Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.

1mo Sciam

‘Unparalleled’ study finds psilocybin protects against nerve damage from chemotherapy

The findings, which were made in mice, may offer a new way to prevent a common chemotherapy side effect that can last well beyond treatment

Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

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What to know

  • The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.S1
  • The findings, which were made in mice, may offer a new way to prevent a common chemotherapy side effect that can last well beyond treatmentS2
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S1 The New York Times 1 report · EN
S2 SciamLead 1 report · EN