Science uncovers 'magic' behind psychedelic mushrooms

Scientists studying the effects of magic mushrooms on the human brain uncover similar brain patterns between trippers and dreamers, leading to deeper understanding of what its 'magic' really is.

Psychedelic drugs such as LSD and magic mushrooms can profoundly alter the way we experience the world. People who use psychedelic drugs often describe 'expanded consciousness', including vivid imagination and dream-like states. But little is known about what physically happens in the brain.