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 ...

Two paths lead to the same molecule: Independently of each other, different genera of "magic mushrooms" have developed two different enzyme pathways that produce the same psychoactive substance, ...

A recent Alaska Airlines flight where an off-duty pilot’s alleged psychedelics-induced outburst exposed passengers and crew to serious risk has prompted the question: What exactly happens to your ...

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine reveals that psilocybin, the active compound in ...

Researchers at the US health centre Penn Medicine have found specific brain circuits are affected by psilocybin, the active compound in certain psychedelic mushrooms, opening new ways to treat pain ...

The Trump administration is set to weigh in on whether the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin should be moved into a less restrictive class of drugs under federal regulations. Regulation of psilocybin ...

PARIS — Mycelium is having its moment. MycoWorks’ Reishi, a mushroom-based leather, has debuted its first full look at an exhibit which opened Thursday at the Buro Stedelijk museum space in Amsterdam.

NY lawmakers are considering a bill that allows adults to use psilocybin to treat select health conditions. What to know about magic mushroom debate ...