this post was submitted on 03 Jun 2025
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Fungi: mycelia, mushrooms & more

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Making a discovery with the potential for innovative applications in pharmaceutical development, a West Virginia University microbiology student has found a long sought-after fungus that produces effects similar to the semisynthetic drug LSD, which is used to treat conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.

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[–] TheLoneMinon@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago

Let's fuckin GO MOUNTAINEERS. First time I've been proud of my alma mater.

[–] Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Of course it grows on LSA.

[–] GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

The science we need. Truly, I hope that this saves millions of lives.