From fungi to pharmacy: Applied technologies in psilocybin production and its therapeutic applications
Creative Science December 19, 2025 Qinqing Chen, Peiyuan Chen, Tao Wei et al.
Psilocybin, a naturally occurring tryptamine alkaloid found in over 200 species of fungi, has emerged as a focal point in the modern revival of psychedelic science. Once relegated to the margins of psychopharmacology due to its association with counterculture and strict legal restrictions, psilocybin is now undergoing a scientific renaissance. This transformation is driven by its unique...