DNA Authentication and Chemical Analysis of Psilocybe Mushrooms Reveal Widespread Misdeterminations in Fungaria and Inconsistencies in Metabolites
Virginia Ramírez-Cruz, Giuliana Furci, Paul Stamets, Alexander J. Bradshaw, Talia Backman, Dale L. Forrister, Jaclyn M. Winter, Laura Guzmán-Dávalos, Bryn T. M. Dentinger
Applied and Environmental Microbiology November 29, 2022 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01498-22 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, is being used therapeutically for depression, PTSD, and end-of-life care, highlighting the need for better understanding of the organisms that naturally produce it.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Biology |
| Citations | 29 |
| Key finding | Psilocybin is revolutionizing mental health care for depression, PTSD, and end-of-life care, underscoring the importance of studying the organisms that produce it. |
Abstract
The therapeutic use of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” is revolutionizing mental health care for a number of conditions, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and end-of-life care. This has spotlighted the current state of knowledge of psilocybin, including the organisms that endogenously produce it.