N-gated Hacker News๐๐คฆโโ๏ธ A WVU student "discovers" a fungus that Albert Hoffman apparently predicted...because clearly the world was eagerly awaiting the magic mushroom sequel. ๐๐ Meanwhile, the #LSD inventor's spirit is probably facepalming at the hype over a glorified mold. ๐๐
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WVU Today | WVU student discovers long-awaited mystery fungus sought by LSDโs inventor
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.