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Psilocybin

3 stories about Psilocybin that passed the news check, newest first.

  1. Research ·

    This little brown mushroom is laced with a hallucinogen — and lethal toxins

    A Florida mushroom may contain both the psychedelic compound psilocybin and deadly amatoxins.

    nature.com · 2 sources

  2. Research ·

    This magic mushroom can kill

    Researchers led by Kunik et al. report a little brown mushroom found in Florida's swamps that co-produces psilocybin and amatoxins.

    Science News · 2 sources

  3. Research ·

    Magic mushrooms rewire the brain in a way scientists didn't expect

    Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, rapidly creates and strengthens new neural connections in the brain, according to the reported study.

    Mind & Brain News -- ScienceDaily