Scientists found mushrooms make psilocybin using two different enzyme toolkits. The same molecule forms by separate paths.

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”, is one of the most famous molecules in modern culture. Humans have ...

This story is part of The Trip, a CPR News series on Colorado’s new psychedelic movement. Read more here. A form of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in mushrooms, is now on the brink of ...

A peer-reviewed viewpoint article published in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines the therapeutic ...

Psilocybin, the active compound in "magic mushrooms," has seen a surge in medical research over the past few years, particularly for its potential in treating psychiatric and neurological conditions ...

Researchers tested 12 “magic mushroom” edible products sold in Portland, Ore., and found no trace of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound that gives magic mushrooms their name. Instead seven of the ...

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 ...

For veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding a treatment that works can be a challenge. An option which has gained acceptance in recent years is psychedelic-assisted therapy ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Adults with low incomes reported lower depression following three months of psilocybin treatment in a first-of-its-kind study released Tuesday. The study conducted by the National ...

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 ...