Mushrooms of the Amanita genus are considered among the most toxic, causing severe poisoning, often resulting in death. However, of the 707 described species within this genus, only around a dozen contain the toxic octapeptides classified as amanitotoxins and phallotoxins. While most representatives of the genus are considered inedible species, there are a few exceptions that are palatable...
Major Depression Disease is a common mental illness that affects more than 322 million people worldwide and it is one of the leading causes of mental and physical disability. The etiology of depression is a complex interplay of psychological, social, and biological factors. Currently, psychopharmacotherapy is based mainly on the monoamine theory, which states that depression is caused by an...