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Brain scans of meditating psilocybin users, inside an MRI tube

Participants meditated in an MRI scanner with and without psilocybin, as researchers probe how the drug changes brain connections and perception; the tube was not optional.

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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWelcome back. Ars Technica reports scientists scanned people meditating inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin, to see how brain connections shift.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey meditated in the tube? That's the best parking spot in America!

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a loud magnet, Kenji. Not a tailgate.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentLoud magnet, free snacks, zero brat line. I'm booking it.

  5. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAdded to the list.

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