Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how ...

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical in certain mushrooms known as magic mushrooms. Eating mushrooms that contain psilocybin can have a variety of effects, ranging from euphoria to hallucinations.

The world of psilocybin fungi offers fascinating insights into natural biology and human consciousness. While many people use ...

Psilocybin is the active ingredient that gives so-called "magic mushrooms" their hallucinogenic kick. It also has a therapeutic potential for treating depression.

Mushroom use is on the rise in youth, and some common factors, when combined with psilocybin use, could accelerate psychosis.

Cornell researchers have pinpointed the specific brain cells and receptor responsible for psilocybin’s powerful and lasting antidepressant effects—shedding new light on how the psychedelic compound ...

Psilocybin is the active ingredient that gives so-called "magic mushrooms" their hallucinogenic kick. It also has a therapeutic potential for treating depression. Cornell researchers have ...

Psilocybin is an active compound in magic mushrooms, which are hallucinogens. Small research studies indicate that it may help prevent migraine. However, other results are mixed. For some people ...

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” could be administered to help treat post-traumatic stress ...

The brothers were linked to the drug dealing scheme when a child was hospitalized after taking an illegal psychedelic, ...

Relmada Therapeutics’ attempts to see whether a magic mushroom extract could be used to treat obesity and metabolic diseases ...