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Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans.

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The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans.

The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.

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The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans.

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