What are “Magic Mushrooms?”
You may have heard of magic mushrooms or even consumed them. But what are they?
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LSD Works Via the 5-HT2A Receptor in Humans
Data analysis and gene expression maps confirm the role of the 5-HT2A receptor in the effects of LSD.
Psilocin Promotes Structural and Functional Neuroplasticity
Psilocin makes neurons grow faster and produce more connections.
Scientists are Redefining the Brain’s Serotonin System
A study in the mouse brain shows serotonin neurons are organized into parallel subsystems.
Aeruginascin: An Understudied Psilocybin Derivative
Seldom mentioned in scientific literature, aeruginascin is closely structurally related to psilocybin, the most well-known psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms.
What Are Psilocybin Derivatives?
There are many compounds closely resembling psilocybin from a chemical structure standpoint. However, the chemical and pharmacological understanding of these psilocybin derivatives is few and far between.
Is Norbaeocystin an Active Component of Magic Mushrooms?
Psilocybin gets most of the attention, and other psilocybin-like compounds present in magic mushrooms have been largely ignored.
Blue Bruising: The Psilocybin Mushroom Bluing Reaction
This article explores the chemistry of blue bruising and proposes a mechanism for the chemical reaction that causes this unique effect.
The Metabolism of Psilocybin and Psilocin in Humans
The metabolism of psilocybin and psilocin is often cited. But, the supporting data are seldom discussed.
Why Don’t Magic Mushrooms Contain DMT?
Recent studies on the biosynthesis of psilocybin provide an answer to this age-old question.