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Psilocybin may protect against a common, debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, early study finds - Live Science

Published by Live Science By Jennifer Zieba · 4 September 2026 at 00:44
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Psilocybin may protect against a common, debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, early study finds - Live Science
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A psychedelic best known for its effects on the brain may also protect peripheral nerves from chemotherapy damage, early research suggests.

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