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atai Life Sciences to Participate in Upcoming November Investor Conferences

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — atai Life Sciences N.V. (Nasdaq: ATAI) (“atai”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in November:

Presentation details can be found below:

The presentations and archived webcasts will also be accessible in the Events section of atai’s website.

About atai Life Sciences

atai is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders. atai was founded in 2018 as a response to the significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health treatment landscape. atai is dedicated to acquiring, incubating and efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health disorders.

atai’s business model combines funding, technology, scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy and other drugs with differentiated safety profiles and therapeutic potential. By pooling resources and best practices, atai aims to responsibly accelerate the development of new medicines across its companies, seeking to effectively treat and ultimately heal mental health disorders.

atai’s mission is to bridge the gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides and what patients need. atai is headquartered in Berlin, with offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit www.atai.life.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in atai’s prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 21, 2021, as such factors may be updated from time to time in atai’s other filings with the SEC. atai disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, other than to the extent required by applicable law.

Contact Information

Investor Contact:
Chad Messer
VP, Investor Relations, atai Life Sciences
Email: chad@atai.life

Media Contact:
Camilla Dormer
VP, Communications, atai Life Sciences
Email: camilla@atai.life

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Psychedelic music studio changes your attachment style: issue 22

Here’s what’s in store for you in today’s issue:

🍄 Psychedelic music studio receives $4.5M in funding

🍄 How your attachment style affects your trip

🍄 First-ever study with direct psilocin

🍄 A new helmet to understand the brain

🍄 And more.

Be sure to check out last week’s Daily Mushroom podcast:

The DMT Cure for Chronic Pain and PTSD

Kieran, a retired black ops vet who magically cured his neck pain with a wild DMT trip. Kieran talks about being in a constant stress state while serving and how psychedelics help him cope with ongoing PTSD.

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First-ever study with direct psilocin

When psilocybin is consumed, it’s metabolized into psilocin, which is the compound that produces most (or all) of the psychedelic effects.

Will the experience change if psilocin is administered directly?

Filament Health (FH) just received FDA-approval for a first-of-its kind study that will reveal the answer.

The phase I trial at the University of California San Francisco will compare the effects of psilocybin and psilocin in 20 healthy patients. Psilocybin will be administered orally, whereas psilocin will be administered both orally and sublingually, meaning it will be absorbed through tissues under the tongue.

Researchers predict that direct psilocin could result in faster onset times, greater consistency and bioavailability — with fewer side effects.

A faster treatment for depressed moms

Existing treatments for post-partum depression take up to 8 weeks and often separate the mother from her baby for long periods of time, creating even more stress.

Field Trip Health (FTRP) is developing a proprietary psychedelic to change this.

The formulation, FT-104, could be administered in just one day and lasts 2-3 hours shorter than pure psilocybin. The compound leaves the mother’s system in just 24 hours, allowing her to safely breastfeed again.

FT-104 is currently in preclinical evaluation with phase I trials expected to begin in Q1 of next year.

atai accelerates schizophrenia research after promising findings

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) developed a new compound that could help treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.

The compound, RL-007, was tested on a cohort of 8 schizophrenic patients while continuing with their antipsychotic treatments. Using brain mapping and other biomarkers, researchers found that formulation improved cognition by activating receptors linked to learning and memory. 

The findings were so promising that atai decided to spend additional resources to accelerate the compound into a Phase 2a trial, which should be completed by the end of the year.

Ending the PTSD crisis

The lack of effective PTSD treatments is “a crisis,” according to the PTSD Psychopharmacology Working Group. About one in 20 people in the UK suffer from PTSD, and current treatment options are ineffective for 40% of patients.

COMPASS Pathways (CMPS) is launching a phase II trial to see if its psilocybin therapy model for treatment-resistant depression can bring relief to patients with PTSD.

The trial will assess 20 patients who experienced trauma as adults. They will be given a single dose of the psilocybin formulation followed by 12 weeks of therapy protocols.

Researchers will measure the safety of the drug as well as improvements in PTSD symptoms, functionality, and quality of life.

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Psychedelic music studio receives $4.5M in funding

When patients have a positive response to music during psychedelic therapy, they’re more likely to have a mystical experience which can lead to a more effective treatment.

That’s why neuroscientist Dr. Mendel Kaelen co-founded Wavepaths – a music studio that uses AI to create customized music—on the fly—in response to a patient’s emotional state!

The implications of Wavepaths go far beyond psychedelic therapy: hospitals, birth clinics, hospice centers, and schools are showing interest in the technology. It is already being used in 30+ countries and over 5,000 practitioners await its public release.

How your attachment style affects your trip

If you’ve ever struggled with attachment anxiety in your relationships, there’s promising evidence that psilocybin could be an effective treatment:

After undergoing individual therapy, group therapy, and a single psilocybin session, a group of 18 male AIDS survivors showed significantly reduced scores for attachment anxiety – an attachment style characterized by clinginess, fear of abandonment, and difficulty trusting others.

There were no significant changes in attachment avoidance, which is characterized by repressing emotions and discomfort with close relationships.

However, high attachment anxiety scores were associated with a greater chance of mystical experiences, whereas high attachment avoidance scores were linked to grief, fear, physical distress, and paranoia during the trip.

What better way to feel more secure in your relationships than through a trip? 🤩

Old Town Road to success

Lil Nas X was honoured as a visionary at the Wall Street Journal’s Innovator Awards after releasing his latest album, ‘Montero.’ Were magic mushrooms the secret behind his success?

The artist says that his first-ever mushroom trip was a pivotal moment while recording the album. The experience helped him reflect on himself and break free from feelings of self-consciousness.

“I was able to open up a lot. I was able to write actual stories about my life and put it into my music. I actually did that for the first time,” Nas explained.

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A new helmet to understand the brain

The LA-based company Kernel developed a brain-imaging helmet that can track what actually happens in the brain during a psychedelic trip.

The device, Kernel Flow, was just approved by the FDA to be used in a ketamine trial sponsored by Cybin (CYBN).

Researchers will use the helmet to measure the neurological activity of 15 patients during a ketamine therapy session compared to baseline activity.

Kernel Flow is much less expensive than other brain-imaging tools and allows the patients to move freely during the session.

Trip at home with a psychedelic patch

PharmaTher (PHRM) and Revive Therapeutics (RVV) are entering into a research agreement to develop psychedelic patches that could be used at home!

The biodegradable patches will use microneedles to deliver both micro and macrodoses of psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline.

PharmaTher is currently studying the effects of the psilocybin microdose patch, with results expected by the end of this month.

The companies aim to create a delivery method that’s safe and convenient enough for patients to administer on their own, without supervision.

PharmaTher (PHRM) and Revive Therapeutics (RVV) are entering into a research agreement to develop psychedelic patches that could be used at home!

The biodegradable patches will use microneedles to deliver both micro and macrodoses of psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline.

PharmaTher is currently studying the effects of the psilocybin microdose patch, with results expected by the end of this month.

The companies aim to create a delivery method that’s safe and convenient enough for patients to administer on their own, without supervision.

Creating a myriad of drugs with AI

Using an AI drug discovery program, Mydecine (MYCO) successfully added a novel psilocin analogue with improved delivery and stability to its pipeline.

The AI technology synthesizes billions of drug candidates and filters them based on psychedelic-related targets such as how they bind to receptors.

Mydecine also filed a patent for nanoemulsion technology. Nanoemulsion can:

  • help the company develop compounds inspired by traditional plant medicines such as reishi and cordyceps mushrooms
  • improve control in delivery, which is critical in microdosing and customizing dosages
  • advance development of over-the-counter consumer products
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Detroit decriminalizes psychedelics!

With a 61% to 39% win, Detroit became the fourth city in Michigan to widely decriminalize possession and therapeutic use of psychedelics.

Over 80% voted to establish a reparations committee that will address historical discrimination against Black communities through housing and economic development programs.

Industry Quick Hits

Oct 29 – Oppenheimer initiates COMPASS Pathways (CMPS) with a buy rating and $50 price target Read more…

Oct 29 – Braxia Scientific (BRAX) Announces Voting Results from the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Read more…

Nov 1 – Blackhawk Growth’s (BLR) MindBio Therapeutics Looks to Expand Microdosing Clinical Trials Read more…

Nov 1 – Algernon Pharmaceuticals (AGN) reports positive pre-clinical data on DMT candidate to treat stroke Read more…

Nov 1 – Small Pharma (DMT) reports second quarter highlights Read more…

Nov 2 – Braxia Scientific (BRAX) Graduates First Cohort of Medical Professionals From Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Training Program Read more… 

Nov 2 – U.S. FDA Approves Nova Mentis (NOVA) Orphan Drug Application Read more…

Nov 2 – Tryp Therapeutics (TRYP) Submits IND Application for Phase 2a Clinical Trial in Fibromyalgia Read more…

Nov 3 – Amanita Muscaria Mushroom Successfully Added to the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) of Canada Read more…

Nov 4 – Awakn Life Sciences (AWKN) Announces The Findings From Phase II A/B Study Are To Be Published In American Journal Of Psychiatry Read more…

Nov 5 – Novamind (NM) Reports FY2021 Financial Results and Operating Highlights Read more…

Nov 5 – NeonMind (NEON) Biosciences Named As A Top Industry Innovator In Inaugural Issue Of Psychedelia Magazine Read more…

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The New Multi Capsule “Medspresso Torro” Gets Unleashed

The New Multi Capsule “Medspresso Torro” Gets Unleashed

CAPE TOWN, SA / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2021 / WUHAN GENERAL GROUP, INC. (OTC PINK:WUHN) (“WGG” or the “Company”), a bioceutical company focused on alternative plant-based cannabinoids and mental health therapeutic research is pleased to share the following update:

Medspresso™ is pleased to announce the launch of the new Medspresso™ Torro Dual Purpose Home Espresso Maker. The new design is unique in that it’s one of very few capsule systems that accommodate both Dolcé Gusto® and Nespresso® size capsules. The machine is a welcome addition to the existing Medspresso product range.

The Torro is available immediately for purchase on the Medspresso website and will roll into preferred retailers across South Africa just in time for the festive season. In addition to the South African market, there are plans for export to international online retailers like Amazon UK, US, and DE. Other exciting markets that are being considered are the Middle East, South America, the Far East, and Australasia.

CEO and Founder of M2Bio™ Jeff Robinson explains: “We are very excited for the launch of this amazing delivery system. The South African capsule market has massive potential for growth and this offering will give consumers the choice of preferred capsule and beverage in the comfort of their homes. There are already 75 different capsule beverages available in both Dolcé Gusto® and Nespresso® size capsules to choose from and this machine can accommodate both, opening up a new world of coffee for consumers. Capsule coffee and beverages have come a long way since Nespresso® launched their systems, the new paradigm shift is towards sustainability, capsule biodegradability, and recycling. Nespresso® has a great recycling program for consumers and our Medspresso™ range is proudly fully biodegradable, our consumers can enjoy their favorite coffees with a clear conscience.”

The powerful Torro machine features a 19-Bar pressure pump, serving up a coffee in as little as 25 seconds, and users can choose between a small or large cup. The machine comes with easily programmable functions, bringing a personalized barista-style coffee experience into your home. The drip tray is adjustable in height to suit everything from tiny espresso cups to taller mugs. It’s small, streamlined, and sleek-looking too. It looks smart on any kitchen worktop or office space without taking up too much roo

Grab your machine now.

About Wuhan General Group, Inc./ M2Bio Sciences, Inc

Wuhan General Group, Inc. (DBA M2bio Sciences), through its wholly-owned subsidiary MJ MedTech is a nutraceutical biotechnology company focused on alternative plant-based cannabinoids and psilocybin medical research that develops and commercializes a range of CBD and mushrooms-based products under Dr. AnnaRx™, Medspresso™, and Liviana™ brands. In addition, our research and clinical trials with psilocybin are aimed at new therapies that will help patients who suffer from alcohol addiction, mental illness, and cardiovascular diseases. Our mission is to advance botanical-based medicine to the forefront by deploying best-practice science and medicine, clinical research, and emerging technologies. The Company is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board of NASDAQ under the trading symbol “WUHN”.

Publicly traded company (OTC Pink: WUHN)
Website: www.m2bio.co
E-mail: info@m2bio.co
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Medspresso
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SOURCE: Wuhan General Group, Inc./ M2Bio Sciences, Inc.

 

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Pure Extracts Receives Re-Order from Abba Medix Medical Platform for Vapes and Edibles

Pure Extracts Receives Re-Order from Abba Medix Medical Platform for Vapes and Edibles

Vancouver, B.C., November 4, 2021 – Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) (“Pure Extracts” or the “Company”), a plant-based extraction company focused on cannabis, hemp, functional mushrooms and the rapidly emerging psychedelic sector, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pure Extracts Manufacturing Corp., has received a re-order from Canada House Wellness Group’s (CSE: CHV) wholly owned subsidiary, Abba Medix Corp. (“Abba”) for vapes and gummies for sale to their established medical patient base.

Included in the re-order are several SKUs of our Pure Pulls branded line of full spectrum oil (FSO) THC vape products and our blister-packaged gummie products, including our high potency 50 mg CBD Pure Chews.

Pure Extracts’ CEO, Ben Nikolaevsky, commented, “We are pleased to be getting good sell-through in the medical cannabis space which will make a significant revenue contribution starting in Q4 and ramping-up in 2022. Abba’s extensive military and medical customer base along with their popular online portal allows us to quickly and efficiently get our outstanding line of full spectrum oil (FSO) CBD and THC vape products and high potency CBD chews, to their patients across Canada.”

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Ben Nikolaevsky”
Ben Nikolaevsky
CEO and Director

About Pure Extracts (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ)

Pure Extracts Technology Corp. features an all-new, state-of-the-art processing facility located just 20 minutes north of world-famous Whistler, British Columbia. The bespoke facility has been constructed to European Union GMP standards aiming towards export sales of products and formulations, including those currently restricted in Canada, into European jurisdictions where they are legally available. Pure Extracts was granted its Standard Processing License by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act on September 25, 2020, and its Sales Amendment on July 19, 2021. The Company’s stock began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on November 5, 2020.

Find out more at https://pureextractscorp.com/

Or contact:

Pure Extracts Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604 493 2052
info@pureextractscorp.com    

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of Pure Extracts,

and the other statements are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of Pure Extracts’, are forward-looking statements and involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from what is projected in forward looking statements. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and we cannot assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company’s expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including those listed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except as, and to the extent required by, applicable securities laws.

This news release contains information about potential sales revenue from supply agreements, which may be considered as disclosure of financial outlook under applicable securities laws. Such information is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations, and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraph. Specifically, estimated sales revenue which may be derived from supply contracts has been calculated based on current wholesale prices and assume, among other things, that the Company will be able to find buyers for its products. The financial outlook contained in this news release was made by management as of the date of this news release and was provided for the purpose of providing readers with an understanding of the potential revenue which may be derived from any agreements recently entered into by the Company, and are not an estimate of profitability or any other measure of financial performance. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook contained in this document should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.

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Nova Mentis to Present at the Wonderland: Miami Psychedelic Conference

Nova Mentis to Present at the Wonderland: Miami Psychedelic Conference

Vancouver, British Columbia – November 4, 2021 – Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. (CSE: NOVA) (FSE: HN3Q) (OTCQB: NMLSF) (“NOVA” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company and global leader in first-in-class psilocybin-based therapeutics and complementary diagnostics for neuroinflammatory disorders, is pleased to announce that it will present at  Microdose’s Wonderland: Miami psychedelic conference, from November 8-9, 2021.

Dr. Marvin S. Hausman, MD, Chairman of NOVA’s Scientific Advisory Board, will discuss the company’s significant psilocybin drug development breakthroughs in its preclinical models of autism and fragile X syndrome, and how being the first biotech company to receive psilocybin orphan drug designation in the U.S. and European Union will assist the company on the pathway to drug approval.

“Psychedelic medicine is offering much promise as a new therapeutic paradigm with the potential to provide much needed treatment options, especially in areas with unmet medical needs. The ability to penetrate the unique genetic language underlying the development of chronic diseases and assess therapeutic responses will assist in obtaining psychedelic drug approval with the regulatory agencies.”

Dr. Hausman will be presenting on the Psychedelics and New Paradigms panel, which takes place on Tuesday, November 9 from 3:00pm-3:35pm.

Wonderland: Miami is the largest ever psychedelic medicine business event and is being organized by Microdose.


About Nova Mentis Life Science Corp.

Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. is a Canadian-based biotechnology company and global leader in developing diagnostics and psilocybin-based therapeutics for neuroinflammatory disorders. Nova is the first biotech company to achieve psilocybin orphan drug designation in both the United States and European Union.

The goal is to diagnose and treat debilitating chronic conditions that have unmet medical needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS).

For further information on the Company, please visit https://www.novamentis.ca or email info@novamentis.ca.

 

On Behalf of the Board

Will Rascan, President & CEO
Nova Mentis Life Science Corp.

Phone: 778-819-0244
Toll Free: 1-833-542-5323

Twitter: @novamentislsc

Instagram: @novamentislsc

Facebook: @novamentislsc

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Nova Mentis Life Science’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur.

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Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Leader in Emerging Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Industry

Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Leader in Emerging Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Industry

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetworkNewsAudio – Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) announces the availability of a broadcast titled, “Breaking the Habit: Psychedelic Stigma Fades as Research Points to Critical Use in Smoking Cessation and More.”

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A small study by Johns Hopkins University published in “Journal of Psychopharmacology” compared smokers trying to quit using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus varying doses of psilocybin to abstinence rates typically observed in smokers using other medications or CBT alone. The results showed 67% of the participants remained nicotine free at a 12-month follow-up, a substantial increase over success rates for other methods (typically 10% to 35%). …

Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) is an integral part of this landmark NIH-funded research led by Johns Hopkins, a three-year, multisite smoking cessation study being conducted in collaboration with University of Alabama at Birmingham and New York University. Mydecine will be supplying its lead drug candidate, MYCO-001 (99% pure psilocybin), for use in the clinical trials. The supply agreement, in the words of Mydecine CEO Josh Bartch, “not only offers a significant opportunity to further advance our drug development through safer and more viable results but demonstrates Mydecine’s leadership position in the emerging psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy industry.”

About Mydecine Innovations Group

Mydecine Innovations is a biotechnology and digital technology company developing innovative first- and second-generation novel therapeutics for the treatment of mental health and addiction through world-class technology and drug-development infrastructure. Mydecine was founded in 2020 on the guiding principle that there is a significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health and therapeutic treatment environments. Mydecine Innovations Group is dedicated to efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health disorders. The company’s business model combines clinical trials and data outcome, technology, scientific and regulatory expertise with a focus on psychedelic therapy underpinned by other novel molecules with differentiated therapeutic potential. By collaborating with some of the world’s foremost authorities connected by best practices, Mydecine Innovations Group aims to responsibly fast-track the development of new medicines across its platforms, seeking to effectively treat and ultimately change the way mental health disorders are viewed. Mydecine’s vision is to bridge the current gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides with the needs of the patients.

For more information about the company, please visit www.Mydecine.com.

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MINDCURE Provides Update on Studies and Clinical Trials

MINDCURE Provides Update on Studies and Clinical Trials

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 4, 2021 /CNW/ – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research for psychedelics, is pleased to provide an operational progress update on the strategic initiatives of its operating segments – MINDCURE Research and MINDCURE Technology.

MINDCURE Research:

Synthetic Ibogaine Production Update
In March 2021, MINDCURE announced the initiation of chemical synthesis routes for the production of fully synthetic ibogaine. In July 2021, the Company applied for patents on two routes to full chemical synthesis and initiated the production of Good Laboratory Practice (“GLP”) ibogaine leading to the production of Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”) ibogaine in order to scale and manufacture a global supply of fully synthetic ibogaine. MINDCURE is currently on schedule and expects to have GLP supply available for research partners beginning in Q2 of 2022.

Pre-Clinical Update
MINDCURE confirms that it is preparing to ship ibogaine drug material to its pre-clinical research partner. The material will initially be used for broad cardiac and neurologic screens, with the potential to conduct in-depth behavioral studies. This program has been identified as MSYNTH-001, and the Company expects results from the first studies during the first quarter of 2022.

In addition to advancing the scale of its synthetic ibogaine program, MINDCURE continues to explore options for drug pipeline expansion. Two candidate selection programs are currently underway, known internally as MC-106 and MC-808. The Company will provide further information on these programs in the second quarter of 2022.

Clinical Trial Update
MINDCURE has completed its draft research protocol for the use of MDMA and psychotherapy to treat female sexual hypoactive desire disorder, known as The Desire Project. The Company expects a pre-IND meeting with the FDA to be scheduled in the first quarter of 2022 and for its Phase 2 trial to begin by the third quarter of 2022. Further, site initiation and initial screening are planned for March 2022, with recruitment and enrollment to follow.

“We are proud to report that MINDCURE’s core research programs are progressing rapidly, showcasing our disciplined commitment to advancing MINDCURE’s drug research and commercial production programs. Concurrently, we maintain a focus on identifying opportunities to expand our drug development pipeline,” said Kelsey Ramsden, President & Chief Executive Officer of MINDCURE.

MINDCURE Technology:

Digital Platform iSTRYM Update
The Company released the minimum viable product (“MVP”) of its digital therapeutics (DTx) technology, iSTRYM, into partner clinics across North America in August. MINDCURE is pleased to announce that it has exceeded its previously announced target and timeline of 10 clinics by the end of 2021. The Company has already partnered with 20 ketamine clinics in nine states in the US and three provinces in Canada and plans to expand to the broader mental health market in 2022.

In addition, MINDCURE will begin full commercial deployment to all partner clinics in early 2022, with expansion plans to the UK and Europe by the fourth quarter of 2022.

In addition to its recently announced letter of intent with Awakn Life Sciences Corp. to distribute their Ketamine for Alcohol Use Disorder (“AUD”) protocol in North America via iSTRYM, MINDCURE will expand its selection of existing ketamine protocols with an additional MINDCURE developed protocol in the first quarter of 2022. The Company is continuing on its path toward becoming a leader in the distribution of best-in-class therapy protocols for both partners and providers.

Observational Study Update
MINDCURE is pleased to announce that its Integration Protocol Research Study is complete. As previously announced in March 2021, unconditional ethics approval from Veritas IRB was received for the study. The data has been amassed and findings incorporated into the MVP of iSTRYM. As a next step, the Company’s research partners will submit findings for publication. Understanding integration protocols and practices is an important part of providing best-in-class care specific to psychedelic medicines in practice.

Corporate Update

MINDCURE has further engaged Sandstone Media LLC (“Sandstone”) to provide a broad range of product and brand awareness, marketing and media services, including message development, content creation, social media, advertising, marketing and retargeting, which may include related investor relations services. Sandstone will be paid up to USD$375,000 for the execution and management of the campaign.

Lastly, the Company has granted a total of 30,000 stock options to certain employees pursuant to the terms of the Company’s long term incentive plan (“Plan”). The stock options are exercisable at a price of $0.33 per share and subject to the terms of the Plan.

About MINDCURE
Mind Cure Health (“MINDCURE”) is a life sciences company focused on innovating and commercializing new ways to promote healing and improve mental health. The company is developing digital therapeutics technology and researching psychedelic compounds to support access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies globally.  Learn more at mindcure.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO
Phone: 1-888-593-8995

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Certain information presented in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws regarding MINDCURE and its business. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “feel”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “subject to”, “will”, “would”, and similar terms and phrases.

Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by management of MINDCURE, including, without limitation: the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Canadian economy and MINDCURE’s business, and the extent and duration of such impact; no change to laws or regulations that negatively affect MINDCURE’s business; the Company will develop its products as expected and that they will attain the outcomes anticipated; there will be a demand for MINDCURE’s products in the future; no unanticipated expenses or costs arise; MINDCURE will be able to continue to identify products that make them ideal candidates for providing solutions for treating mental health; that strategic partnerships entered by the Company will create the opportunities and outcomes anticipated; that MINDCURE will advance wellness worldwide; that trading on the OTCQX will attract additional investment and provide additional liquidity for shareholders.

Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information inherently entails known and unknown risks and uncertainties about the future and actual results and involves significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to: successful clinical studies relating to ibogaine and the Desire Project, successfully synthesizing and manufacturing of ibogaine, the successful development, integration and deployment of iSTRYM, the successful development of appropriate Ketamine protocols, and acquiring adequate protection of any IP developed. Although MINDCURE has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information presented, there may be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as no forward-looking information can be guaranteed.

Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and MINDCURE does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release and the CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information

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investors@mindcure.com

1-888-593-8995

Media Inquiries

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KCSA Strategic Communications

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Cybin Granted DEA Schedule I Manufacturing License

Cybin Granted DEA Schedule I Manufacturing License

The Company Also Welcomes Leah Gibson as its New Vice President of Investor Relations

TORONTO, CANADA – November 4, 2021 – Cybin Inc.(NEO:CYBN) (NYSE American:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing “Psychedelics to Therapeutics TM”, today announced that the Company has been granted a Schedule I manufacturing license from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). The DEA license is a federal requirement for any investigators who intend to study, produce, analyze or otherwise work with Schedule I controlled substances.

The DEA license is for the Company’s research lab in the Boston area. The license will allow the Company to further become a hub for innovation and drug discovery. Previously, the Company conducted much of its research and development (“R&D”) work through globally licensed research organizations in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and through certain in-house capabilities. With the DEA license, the Company will be able to vastly expand its internal R&D capabilities to support innovative drug discovery and delivery involving Schedule I compounds.

“We are pleased with the progression of our clinical and regulatory efforts since the Company’s formation. This new license further positions the Company as a truly integrated biopharmaceutical company that can continue to work towards progressing Psychedelics to Therapeutics,” said Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer.

The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Leah Gibson to the position of Vice President of Investor Relations. Leah is a life sciences investor relations leader with more than 18 years of experience in corporate and shareholder communications, and business strategy development. She has spearheaded multiple strategic investor relations programs including an award-winning and best-in-class program responsible for driving $1.1B in institutional open-market investments over 12 months and increasing international shareholder presence. Leah has vast experience in working with small-cap and large-cap publicly traded biotechnology companies, including a $60B large-cap biotechnology company focused on creating transformative medicines for serious diseases.

As a transition with Leah Gibson becoming the new Vice President of Investor Relations, the Company also today announced that John Kanakis will step down from his Chief Business Officer position which was primarily focused on the management of investor and media relations functions. He will continue with the Company in a role to focus on M&A and business development opportunities.

About Cybin

Cybin is a leading ethical biopharmaceutical company, working with a network of world-class partners and internationally-recognized scientists, on a mission to create safe and effective therapeutics for patients to address a multitude of mental health issues. Headquartered in Canada and founded in 2019, Cybin is operational in the USA, UK and Ireland. The Company is focused on progressing Psychedelics to Therapeutics by engineering proprietary drug discovery platforms, innovative drug delivery systems, novel formulation approaches and treatment regimens for mental health disorders.

Cautionary Notes and Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking information. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding Cybin’s future, strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believe”, “expect”, “aim”, “intend”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “would”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “predict”, “project”, “seek”, “should” or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the Company’s proprietary drug discovery platforms, innovative drug delivery systems, novel formulation approaches and treatment regimens to potentially treat psychiatric disorders.

These forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include: implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; expectations regarding the size of the psychedelics market; the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business objectives; plans for growth; political, social and environmental uncertainties; employee relations; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions in the markets where the Company operates; and the risk factors set out in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the period ended June 30, 2021 and the Company’s listing statement dated November 9, 2020, which are available under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

Cybin makes no medical, treatment or health benefit claims about Cybin’s proposed products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada or other similar regulatory authorities have not evaluated claims regarding psilocybin, psychedelic tryptamine, tryptamine derivatives or other psychedelic compounds or nutraceutical products. The efficacy of such products has not been confirmed by approved research. There is no assurance that the use of psilocybin, psychedelic tryptamine, tryptamine derivatives or other psychedelic compounds or nutraceuticals can diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Vigorous scientific research and clinical trials are needed. Cybin has not conducted clinical trials for the use of its proposed products. Any references to quality, consistency, efficacy and safety of potential products do not imply that Cybin verified such in clinical trials or that Cybin will complete such trials. If Cybin cannot obtain the approvals or research necessary to commercialize its business, it may have a material adverse effect on Cybin’s performance and operations.

Neither the Neo Exchange Inc. nor the NYSE American LLC stock exchange have approved or disapproved the contents of this news release and are not responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the contents herein.

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Investor & Media Contacts:

Leah Gibson

Vice President Investor Relations

Cybin Inc.

leah@cybin.com

 

Tim Regan/Scott Eckstein

KCSA Strategic Communications

cybin@kcsa.com

 

Lisa M. Wilson

In-Site Communications, Inc.

lwilson@insitecony.com

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Cannabis Global’s Research into Psychedelic Mushroom Focuses on Foods and Beverage Infusions

Cannabis Global’s Research into Psychedelic Mushroom Focuses on Foods and Beverage Infusions

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2021 / Cannabis Global, Inc. (OTC PINK:CBGL), an innovation-oriented company investing in disruptive cannabis technologies, today released information on its research and development programs for psychedelic mushrooms and entheogenic plants, and the process of infusing the active ingredients into foods and beverages.

“Our emphasis is on both direct infusion of the fungus and plant materials, and on extracting the active ingredients,” commented Cannabis Global Inc CEO, Arman Tabatabaei. “We have seen strong success in both methods and have used both to infuse a variety of ingredients”, he continued.

Much of the Company’s development efforts have centered on masking the strong tastes of mushroom extracts and entheogenic plants. Cannabis Global is utilizing dual extraction technologies utilizing water and food grade ethanol, rather than stronger solvents that are both not food grade and require extensive purging in order to meet the expected California testing standards. The dual extractions are then emulsified using the all-natural processes developed by the Company for cannabis edibles.

Mr. Tabatabaei continued, “We are hopeful about the possible passage of Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill 519 in California, which would allow us to move forward with our research and development, and possible commercialization of psychedelics-infused food and beverage products. Once legalized, we foresee possible licensing opportunities for our existing infusion technologies, and the marketing of pre-made psychedelic containing emulsions, and emulsions containing both psychedelics and cannabinoid, with food and beverage brands. We are also especially excited about moving beyond ordinary THC with these combinations through the inclusion of rare cannabinoids, such as Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V) and Cannabinol (CBN).”

About Cannabis Global, Inc.

Cannabis Global, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based, fully audited and reporting Company with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, trading under the stock symbol CBGL. We are an emerging force in the cannabis marketplace with a growing product and proprietary intellectual property portfolio. We are marketing and producing Comply Bag™, an innovative solution for cannabis storage, transport and tracking. Our subsidiary, Natural Plant Extract (NPE), is a Southern California licensed cannabis manufacturer and distributor which licenses our technologies to produce edibles for the cannabis marketplace. Cannabis Global has filed three non-provisional and multiple provisional patents for cannabis infusion and nanoparticle technologies and continues an active research & development program.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” which are not purely historical and may include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities and words such as “anticipate,” “seek,” intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” or similar phrases may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects, the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company’s reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based products. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.sec.gov.

Contact:

Arman Tabatabaei
IR@CannabisGlobalInc.com
+1 (310) 986-4929

IR Contact:

John Grosso
http://www.iconiconsulting.com/
+1 (424) 239-9521

References:

https://www.hempgrower.com/article/ab-45-passes-california-legislature-draws-opposition-smokable-hemp-legalize-cbd/
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB45
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-finally-breaks-from-fda-on-8133219/

SOURCE: Cannabis Global, Inc.

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Awakn Life Sciences Announces The Findings From Phase II A/B Study Are To Be Published In American Journal Of Psychiatry

Awakn Life Sciences Announces The Findings From Phase II A/B Study Are To Be Published In American Journal Of Psychiatry

Worlds’s First Controlled Study To Investigate Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

TORONTO, CANADA, November 4, 2021 – Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (NEO: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) (FSE: 954) (‘Awakn’), a biotechnology company developing and delivering psychedelic therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to treat addiction, announced today that the ‘Ketamine in the Reduction of Alcoholic Relapse’ (KARE) psychotherapy intervention study, which was the first controlled study in the world to investigate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, will be published in the American Journal of Psychiatry later this year. The study was conducted by University of Exeter (UoE) and led by Prof. Celia Morgan, Professor of Psychopharmacology at UoE and Awakn’s Head of Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for addiction. Awkan has acquired the rights to this research.

The findings, which will be shared in detail in the journal, are a very exciting step forward in the treatment of alcohol use disorder and for the wider psychedelic industry in general. The phase II a/b trial had four groups, ketamine with and without therapy, and placebo administered with and without therapy.

Professor Morgan commented “We are delighted that the findings are to be published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. This new approach looks set to revolutionise the treatment of alcohol use disorder. We are excited to partner with Awakn for the next steps in the journey of ketamine-assisted therapy into a licensed treatment for this group of patients with limited treatment options.”

With ketamine already a licenced medicine, the phase II a/b results allow Awakn to deliver the KARE treatment in its clinics in the UK and Europe immediately and through its licencing partnerships outside of these territories. The University of Exeter and Awakn are investigating how best to move this research forward to a pivotal phase III trial, which ultimately would allow it to be delivered ‘on label’, meaning it could be adopted by public health systems and covered by insurers.

Following the study, Dr. Morgan’s research team also interviewed participants in the trial and published an analysis of their experiences in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry entitled, “This Is Something That Changed My Life: A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Experiences.” A brief selection of quotes from the paper below, show the life-changing effect the treatment had on them and crucially how it changed their relationship with alcohol.

It helped family wise, relationship wise, in every, every single avenue of my life, It’s changed it.

I wouldn’t be here now if it wasn’t for it. I can definitely say that.

I feel I have much less desire to drink now than I used to. And I think what it is, I actually, I think I enjoy it less now”

“I think before the trial all my life was sort of focused around alcohol. I was either drinking it at home or selling it to students or working in an event where there was alcohol, the alcohol was a focus of it. So it was sort of everything and then afterwards, it just sort of stopped.

Chief Executive Officer of Awakn, Anthony Tennyson commented; “This is a very exciting moment for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. For so many people who are suffering from alcohol addiction, for whom the current treatments just aren’t working, a successful phase II a/b trial and a unified ambition to progress this forward to a pivotal trial, gives real hope to those seeking a better and healthier future.”

About Awakn Life Sciences Corp.

Awakn Life Sciences is a biotechnology company with clinical operations, developing and delivering psychedelic therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to better treat addiction. Awakn’s team consists of world leading chemists, scientists, psychiatrists, and psychologists who are developing and advancing the next generation of psychedelic drugs, therapies, and enabling technologies to treat addiction. Awakn will deliver these evidence backed psychedelic therapies in clinics in the UK and Europe and through licensing partnerships globally.

www.awaknlifesciences.com  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Facebook

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This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events or the Company’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “projects”, “predicts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “targets” or “believes”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, including statements relating to the proposed NEO listing, and the business of the Company. All forward-looking statements, including those herein are qualified by this cautionary statement.

Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the statements. There are certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. These include: whether conditions to the listing on NEO will be satisfied; the business plans and strategies of the Company, the ability of the Company to comply with all applicable governmental regulations in a highly regulated business; the inherent risks in investing in target companies or projects which have limited or no operating history and are engaged in activities currently considered illegal in some jurisdictions; changes in laws; limited operating history; reliance on management; requirements for additional financing; competition; inconsistent public opinion and perception regarding the medical-use of psychedelic drugs; and regulatory or political change. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date or dates specified in such statements.

Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. For more information on the Company, investors are encouraged to review the Company’s public filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. The Company’s and Awakn’s securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Investor Enquiries:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto / Tim Regan
Phone: +1 (212) 896-1254
Awakn@KCSA.com

Media Enquiries:
America and Canada: KCSA Strategic Communications
Anne Donohoe
Adonohoe@KCSA.com

Rest of World:
ROAD Communications
Paul Jarman / Anna Ramsey

Awakn@roadcommunications.co.uk