The Receptor Affinity and Chemistry of Bufotenin and Bufotenidine
Don't be confused by the similar spelling and chemical structure. These are two very distinct compounds.
Articles by Barb Bauer
Studying the Effects of Baeocystin
The importance of baeocystin in the overall effects of magic mushrooms is not understood and often overlooked. Here are some ideas to help fill the research gap.
Psilocybin For Smoking Cessation Works Via Drug and Non-Drug Factors
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is showing promise for quitting smoking, but how does it work?
New Discoveries in Magic Mushroom Enzymes
As researchers watch, magic mushrooms are revealing their secrets.
Research and Development of 5-HT3 Agonist Drugs
Pharma companies with expertise in 5-HT3 receptors are focusing on antagonist drugs to combat nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients.
Chemical Composition Variability in Magic Mushrooms
Many factors are at play in creating the mysterious cocktail of psychoactive chemicals found in magic mushrooms.
Head Twitch Response (HTR) Test for 5-HT2A Receptor Activity
The head-twitch response in rodents indicates stimulation of the 5-HT2A receptor. This knowledge helps researchers design experiments to understand how psychedelics work.
Study Confirms Psilocin Binding to 5-HT2A Causes Psilocybin Psychedelic Experience
This is the first time researchers have correlated psilocin bound to 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, levels of psilocin in the blood, and subjective experiences.
Norpsilocin – A Newly Discovered Psilocybin Derivative
Magic mushrooms may be synthesizing this newly-discovered compound from baeocystin.
Binding of Psilocin and Psilocybin to Serotonin Receptors
Binding affinity studies show psilocin and psilocybin have different preferences for serotonin receptors.