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How Moldy Bread Can Change Your Brain

A grisly medieval plague of holy fire. An experiment gone wrong. And…the CIA? All of these unlikely elements weave together in the story of the accidental discovery that brought us LSD. Plus, why scientists today are studying how psychedelics could be used to treat mental illnesses like depression, addiction, OCD, and more.

Season 1 Episode 8 Length 19:38 Premiere: 07/01/24

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How Moldy Bread Can Change Your Brain

S1 E8 Length 19:38 Premiere Date 07/01/24

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S1 E7 Length 16:16 Premiere Date 06/17/24

Allergies: Why Does Your Body Hate You?

S1 E6 Length 18:07 Premiere Date 05/13/24

Invasion of the Toxic Toads: Nature's Most Successful Failure

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How To Accidentally Save the World (with Fungus)

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