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Two New Species of Mushroom Found in the Iberian Peninsula, Spain
Biologists have documented
two new species of Hydnum,
commonly known as ox tongue
mushrooms, as part of a new
study. The two mushroom
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Biologist Treks Across Southwestern China to Answer the 'Killer Mushroom' Question
The findings shattered a
myth started by a 2010
article in the journal
Science, claiming the Trogia
venenata mushroom contained
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As Mushrooms Evolve to Live With Trees, They Give Up DNA Associated With Decomposing Cellulose
New research finds that
Amanita mushrooms' evolution
has largely been away from
species that help decompose
organic material and toward
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Structure of ‘salvia’ Receptor Solved
A research team has
determined the structure of
the kappa-opioid
receptor—site of
action of the widely abused
hallucinogen Salvia
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Mushrooms Can Provide as Much Vitamin D as Supplements
April 22, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that eating mushrooms containing Vitamin D2 can be as effective at increasing and maintaining vitamin D levels (25–hydroxyvitamin D) as taking supplemental vitamin ... > full story -
First Trial to Investigate Magic Mushrooms as a Treatment for Depression Delayed by UK and EU Regulations
April 7, 2013 — The world’s first clinical trial to explore the use of the hallucinogenic ingredient in magic mushrooms to treat depression is being delayed due to the UK and EU rules on the use of illegal ... > full story -
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The Mysterious GRIN3A and the Cause of Schizophrenia
March 14, 2013 — Since the 1960s, psychiatrists have been hunting for substances made by the body that might accumulate in abnormally high levels to produce the symptoms associated with schizophrenia. In particular, ... > full story -
Potential of Psilocybin to Alleviate Psychological and Spiritual Distress in Cancer Patients Is Revealed
January 31, 2013 — A recently published book chapter reviews the potential of a novel psychoactive drug, psilocybin, in alleviating the psychological and spiritual distress that often accompanies a life-threatening ... > full story -
Holiday Spices Often Abused for Cheap Highs, Says Toxicologist
December 17, 2012 — Cinnamon, nutmeg and even marshmallows are being intentionally abused in risky behavior, says a toxicologist. Once folly for teenagers, pre-teens are now copying what they see from Internet videos ... > full story -
Possible New Treatment for Ewing Sarcoma
November 26, 2012 — Discovery of a new drug with high potential to treat Ewing sarcoma, an often deadly cancer of children and young adults, and the previously unknown mechanism behind it, come hand-in-hand in a new ... > full story -
High Potency and Synthetic Marijuana Pose Real Dangers in First Weeks of Pregnancy
August 15, 2012 — Experts say the argument that marijuana is a harmless drug is no longer valid due to the emergence of "high potency" marijuana and synthetic marijuana which pose a potential real threat for pregnant ... > full story -
Revisiting LSD as a Treatment for Alcoholism
March 8, 2012 — Several decades ago, a number of clinics used LSD to treat alcoholism with some success. But until now, no research has pulled together the results of these trials to document exactly how effective ... > full story -
Magic Mushrooms' Effects Illuminated in Brain Imaging Studies
January 23, 2012 — Brain scans of people under the influence of the psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, have given scientists the most detailed picture to date of how psychedelic drugs work. The ... > full story -
Petroleum-Eating Mushrooms
November 30, 2011 — Take a Petri dish containing crude petroleum and it will release a strong odor distinctive of the toxins that make up the fossil fuel. Sprinkle mushroom spores over the Petri dish and let it sit for ... > full story
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