More Evidence of the Chemical Compound Variability in Magic Mushrooms
Data released by Filament Health shows why it’s important to understand the basic chemical makeup of magic mushrooms.
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Are Prodrugs the Next Wave of Psychedelic Drug Development?
The path toward therapeutic psychedelic-based drugs is becoming clearer as scientists understand more about how they are processed in the body.
Amanita muscaria – A Fresh Look at An Iconic Mushroom
People tread lightly with this psychoactive species because it contains toxic compounds. But what benefits may be hidden inside?
Comparing Psilocybin Mushrooms and Truffles: How Are They Different?
These aren’t the truffles you’ll find in a restaurant, and they’re also quite distinct from psychedelic mushrooms.
Scientists Isolate Two New Compounds from Toad Venom
The names may sound familiar, but these compounds reveal more about nature’s complex chemical cocktail in toad venom.
Same But Different: Antidepressant Mechanisms of Psilocybin and Ketamine
Ketamine and psilocybin both exert rapid antidepressant effects. Could these effects be explained by a common mechanism that promotes neurogenesis?
Whole-Body Effects of Psychedelics Part 2 – Blood and Immune System
The journey of psychedelics through the bloodstream and their interaction with the available serotonin receptors along the way.
Myth Busting: Magic Mushroom Spores Have Little to do with Potency
False. Read on to find out how sporulation impacts the potency of Psilocybe cubensis.
Why Aren’t Psychedelic Drugs Prohibited in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?
The truth is that scientists don’t know enough about them. And research into any athletic-enhancing capabilities they may have is lacking.
Enzymes Responsible for DMT Synthesis Coexist in Mammalian Brain Cells
Is DMT produced in the brain? The answer remains unclear, but this 2019 study provides striking evidence supporting the neural-DMT synthesis hypothesis.