Long-Awaited Mystery Fungus Sought by LSD’s Inventor Found After 80-Year Search

Long-Awaited Mystery Fungus Sought by LSD’s Inventor Found After 80-Year Search

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Long-Awaited Mystery Fungus Sought by LSD’s Inventor Found After 80-Year SearchA student at WVU identified a fungus in morning glories that makes LSD-related compounds. Named Periglandula clandestina, it may advance research in medicine and psychedelics. A West Virginia University microbiology student has made a discovery with significant potential for pharmaceutical development. The student found a long-sought fungus that produces compounds similar to the semisynthetic drug […]

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