From mycelium to humans: Rosalind discusses the importance of networks in psychedelic therapies

Cells rarely exist alone. As a consequence, they have evolved special mechanisms for identifying and communicating with other cells around them. Fungi cells have evolved a particularly impressive network of communication, known as the ‘Wood Wide Web’ (Box 1). Without this network, life would not exist.

Humans (also) rarely exist alone. We are social animals who crave contact with others for support, wellbeing and entertainment. The way we interact with other people has a profound impact on our psychological wellbeing, whether those interactions are obvious or not.

When it comes to psychedelics, these ideas are especially important.

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