The psychedelic drugs LSD and psilocybin activate serotonin receptors on brain cells in a way that reduces the energy needed for the brain to switch between different activity states, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.
The degree to which the brain’s wiring aligns with its patterns of activity can vary with sex and age, and may be genetic, suggests a study published by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
Dr. Geraldine McGinty, an esteemed clinical operations strategist, administrator and radiologist, has been appointed senior associate dean for clinical affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine
Medicines that contain radioactive isotopes—known as radiopharmaceuticals—are used to treat cancer and to help physicians diagnose a wide variety of conditions through imaging. But while radiopharmaceuticals are a standard and invaluable medical tool in the field of nuclear medicine, synthesizing them can be challenging.
