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Dark magic mushroom is first to contain both psychedelic and toxic compounds

The world of mushrooms is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. One thing seems clear: There are magic mushrooms, containing psychedelic compounds, and there are poisonous mushrooms, containing amatoxins. Or is it?

Dark magic mushroom is first to contain both psychedelic and toxic compounds
Image: Phys.org
The world of mushrooms is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. One thing seems clear: There are magic mushrooms, containing psychedelic compounds, and there are poisonous mushrooms, containing amatoxins. Or is it?

Originally published at Phys.org

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