Planet Earth is home to possibly hundreds of species of magic mushroom that contain the hallucinogen, psilocybin. Systematic fieldwork surveys of the genus, Psilocybe, however, are "entirely lacking" ...

Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to ...

Oregon officials are leaning towards one type of 'magic' mushroom to legalize in 2023 for therapeutic use. The state is set to become the first to legally role out psilocybin, the active compound in ...

A psychedelic mushroom species is being sold legally in the US, but experts warn of its potential dangers. A dispensary in Florida claims to be the first store in the US to sell legal "magic" ...

Magic mushrooms are stepping into their moment. Research continues to illuminate psilocybin as a possible pharmaceutical resource, and some cities and states are starting to decriminalize it. The ...

Researchers have developed a new model to study the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of psilocybin in mice.

Colorado’s upcoming medical psilocybin system is poised to allow only one species of mushrooms: psilocybe cubensis. Although psilocybe cubensis is the most popular species and includes many strains, ...

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms that alters perception, mood ...

Psilocybe maluti was found growing in pastureland on cow manure in the Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces of South Africa, as well as the highlands of Lesotho. Two new species of psychoactive ...

Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms -- everyday lingo for psychedelic mushrooms seems to grow with each generation. Yet leading mycologist Paul Stamets believes ...

Colorado could limit the state’s emerging magic mushroom industry to one strain and severely restrict the use of psilocybin extractions, according to the final draft of proposed natural medicine ...