Scientists may have found anti-aging mushrooms that can delay signs of aging, but more research is needed to make eating them feasible.

Psilocybin mushrooms belong to the genus Psilocybe, with Psilocybe cubensis being the most commonly cultivated species.

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment.

They're also the reason that psilocybin is one of today's most talked-about drugs in certain medical circles. Worldwide, more than 180 species of mushrooms produce psilocybin, likely as a defense ...

There are a variety of species of psychedelic mushrooms. Psilocybin mushrooms, also called magic mushrooms, contain the chemical psilocybin which "can cause people to experience distorted sights ...

A nearly 200-page report from the Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.