Wherefore the Magic? The Evolutionary Role of Psilocybin in Nature
Ecology and Evolution April 1, 2026 Kirsty J. Matthews Nicholass, Ilona Flis, Me Hanley et al.
ABSTRACT Research into psychedelic compounds is in resurgence because of the exciting potential for their use in the treatment of psychiatric and mental health disorders. Despite this revival, remarkably little is known about their evolution. One of the most intriguing psychedelic compounds is psilocybin, the compound found in ‘magic’ mushrooms and used in ritual ceremonies in North America for...