The discovery of a new magic mushroom species in Africa is forcing mycologists to take another look at the famous psychedelic fungi’s evolutionary history. According to a study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of the dozen or so common, woodchip-loving urban mushrooms that grow in the Pacific Northwest, there are three that are of ...

For centuries, mushrooms have been trusted functional foods for supporting health. Host Defense preserves this wisdom of nature and expands its impact through cutting-edge modern research. To support ...

A hand in a blue glove plucks a white mushroom from a dense stand of mushrooms. Mature magic mushrooms are carefully harvested to minimize damage. Credit: Filament Health Some scientists theorize that ...

The world of psilocybin fungi offers fascinating insights into natural biology and human consciousness. While many people use the terms “magic mushrooms” and “magic truffles” interchangeably, these ...

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”, is one of the most famous molecules in modern culture. Humans have ingested it for thousands of years in ritual and recreation, and today ...

Nearly one in four Americans now believe that the use of psilocybin or “magic” mushrooms should be legal as 10 million report microdosing psychedelics in the past year ...

Magic mushrooms are quietly taking root across the Pacific Northwest. It happens every winter and spring when conditions are just right. After a few good rains, some cool nights, and a bit of sun, ...