Scientists found that the magic behind so-called “magic mushrooms”—psilocybin, a psychedelic compound—has evolved at least ...

Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the University of California, Davis, ...

Researchers dosed mouse mothers with psilocybin and found that the drug amplified anxiety and depressive-like symptoms ...

Researchers tested 12 “magic mushroom” edible products sold in Portland, Ore., and found no trace of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound that gives magic mushrooms their name. Instead seven of the ...

Harm caused by repeated concussions, especially in the context of sports, has gained attention in both research and the media. A new study has found that psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in ...

A 2025 study found that mice given monthly doses of psilocybin over 10 months had an 80% survival rate (versus 50% in controls) and appeared physically younger, Researchers believe this may be due to ...

Psilocybin, the active compound in "magic mushrooms," has seen a surge in medical research over the past few years, particularly for its potential in treating psychiatric and neurological conditions ...

A new study suggests that psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, could extend lifespan. Researchers at the Emory University Department of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, discovered that psilocybin ...

The Trump administration is set to weigh in on whether the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin should be moved into a less restrictive class of drugs under federal regulations. Regulation of psilocybin ...

For veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding a treatment that works can be a challenge. An option which has gained acceptance in recent years is psychedelic-assisted therapy ...

From cellular repair to cognitive resilience, researchers are exploring how psychedelics could influence the biology of aging. A 2025 study found that mice given monthly doses of psilocybin over 10 ...