Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the chemical and structural similarities between psilocybin and serotonin, their effects on the brain, the specific role of the serotonin 2A receptor in psilocybin's actions, and its potential therapeutic benefits in treating mood disorders and inducing neuroplasticity.

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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