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The “dark magic mushroom” co-produces amatoxins and psilocybin

bioRxiv July 22, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.64898/2026.07.17.739257 (opens in new tab)

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Topics	Psilocybin
Key points	The 'dark magic mushroom' produces both amatoxins and psilocybin, a combination that may increase its toxicity and psychoactive effects.

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The “dark magic mushroom” co-produces amatoxins and psilocybin

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