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Long-awaited mystery fungus sought by LSD's inventor discovered (phys.org)

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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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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

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

[–] sprite0 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

give it

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

I want. To see. It work.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

Of course it grows on LSA.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

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