Psilocybin may help prevent painful chemotherapy side effect, study finds
Researchers conducted a study on mice showing that psilocybin may protect nerves from damage caused by chemotherapy. This side effect can be painful and long-lasting for patients. The findings could lead to a new way to prevent this common problem.
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