The Long, Strange History of Psychedelic Science
"Psychedelic science had a bright start, a hard fall, and a surprising comeback. Here is the long, strange story of how researchers came to study magic mushrooms and psilocybin."
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From Tek to Lab: A Brief History of Mushroom Cultivation
Growing Psilocybe mushrooms reshaped access to psilocybin in the late twentieth century. We trace the cultural and technical history, from early manuals to lab-scale production.
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Top Studies
The peer-reviewed work shaping how we understand psilocybin, fungi, and the brain. Ranked by methodological strength and citation impact.
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How Psychedelic Research Actually Works, from Trial to Headline
"Behind every psilocybin headline is a slow, careful machine of trials and review. Here is how psychedelic research actually works, and how to read it with clear eyes."
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Beyond Depression: The Range of Conditions Psilocybin Research Explores
"Psilocybin research reaches well beyond depression. Here is the range of conditions scientists are exploring, told honestly, with the promise and the caveats side by side."
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The Psychedelic Industry: Inside the Boom, the Money, and the Hype
"Psychedelics went from taboo to a whole industry, with research, investment, and plenty of hype. Here is a clear-eyed look at the psychedelic sector and where it stands."
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"The Risks and Open Questions the Psilocybin Hype Skips"
"The good-news headlines skip the hard parts. Here is an honest look at the real risks and open questions in psilocybin research, in the spirit of harm reduction."
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Where to begin.
Four foundational areas built for depth from your first questions to nuanced research literacy.
Start Here
New to all this? A short, curated path through the essentials — what psilocybin is, what the science says, and how to think about it.
Studies Database
The evidence itself — peer-reviewed studies with design, sample size, and findings, filterable by condition.
Reference
Look things up fast — a glossary of key terms and a visual index of psilocybin-producing fungi.
Mycology
Fungal biology, anatomy, spore cycles, mycelium networks, and ecological context.
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From Mesoamerican ceremonies to the psychedelic renaissance — a timeline of human relationship with fungi.
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