How Magic Mushrooms Got Their Genes—and Their Names with Edward Grand PhD

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a deep dive into the science and mysteries behind psilocybin-producing mushrooms with mycologist Edward Grand, PhD. We’ll explore groundbreaking research, fungal genetics, and the ongoing debates in taxonomy—connecting cutting-edge science to the world of at-home cultivation. 📚 Featured Papers Discussed: • “Horizontal Gene Cluster Transfer Increased Hallucinogenic Mushroom Diversity” (Reynolds et al., 2018) — Discover how psilocybin-producing genes spread a...