Psilocybin Prolongs the Neurovascular Coupling Response in Mouse Visual Cortex
Rick T. Zirkel, Matthew D. Isaacson, Clara Liao, Matthew Yi, Keri Yamaguchi, Daniel Rivera, Amy F. Kuceyeski, Nozomi Nishimura, Alex C. Kwan, Chris B. Schaffer
This study shows psilocybin prolongs neurovascular coupling in mouse visual cortex, affecting blood flow without altering neural responses, and suggests implications for interpreting human neuroimaging data.
bioRxiv · Jul 25, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience