Two distantly related groups of mushrooms take radically different routes to producing psilocybin, a mind-bending molecule.
Scientists found that the magic behind so-called “magic mushrooms”—psilocybin, a psychedelic compound—has evolved at least ...
(CNN) — Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic mushrooms seems to grow with each generation ...
We’re a few years into pop culture’s obsession with microdosing-as-wellness and all things shroom. In record time, the world of psilocybin or “mushroom” products has become difficult to navigate for… ...
A 2025 study found that mice given monthly doses of psilocybin over 10 months had an 80% survival rate (versus 50% in controls) and appeared physically younger, Researchers believe this may be due to ...
Researchers in Kingston, Ont., are embarking upon a clinical trial that will look at whether very small doses of psilocybin — ...
From cellular repair to cognitive resilience, researchers are exploring how psychedelics could influence the biology of aging. A 2025 study found that mice given monthly doses of psilocybin over 10 ...