According to Laura Sanders, a potent dose of psilocybin can temporarily disrupt brain networks, as discussed in the article “Psilocybin erases brain ‘fingerprints'” (SN: 8/10/24, p. 12). Designing studies on psychedelics poses challenges due to the noticeable effects experienced by researchers and participants alike. Despite their differences, both methylphenidate and psilocybin impact chemical messengers in the brain and can heighten arousal levels by increasing heart rate and blood pressure.
Martin J. Kernan highlighted how certain Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs display immunity to the lethal chytrid fungus Bd in his piece “Bouncing back” (SN: 8/10/24, p. 22). This discovery offers hope for protecting frog species globally.
After reading about these resilient frogs, Devin J. Starlanyl shared his reflections on the importance of preserving local ecosystems for amphibians like Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in his community. He emphasized the value of their melodic songs during spring evenings and pledged to engage with conservation efforts to safeguard their habitat.
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Referenced from www.sciencenews.org