Two different types of mushroom evolved the same psychedelic compound in completely unrelated ways, a recent study finds ...

A species of mushroom has been found producing psilocybin using a completely different pathway to the one used by 'magic' mushrooms, suggesting the psychotropic compound evolved at least twice. The ...

Dr. Gordon Walker knows his fungi. In a recent Instagram post, he casually holds up what he calls the deadliest mushroom in the world. The toxic mushroom is Amanita phalloides, aka the “death cap.” ...

Beneath the psychedelic colors and cartoon mushrooms, the labels are often vague: Some claim to be “vegan space capsules” while others warn they are only “novelty collectibles.” A few obliquely say ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – “Magic mushroom” edibles sold at smoke shops and convenience stores are likely to contain no psilocybin but instead a range of undisclosed active ingredients, a study led by an ...