Blog | Spore Genetics

The History of Magic Mushrooms & Psilocybin Magic mushrooms have been part of human culture for thousands of years—used in ancient rituals across the world, scientifically decoded in the 20 … read more

María Sabina & the Mazatec Magic Mushroom Tradition María Sabina was a Mazatec curandera (healer) from Oaxaca, Mexico, whose traditional use of sacred mushrooms brought the world's … read more

Psilocybin Therapy & Benefits: What the Research Shows Psilocybin—the naturally occurring compound found in certain mushrooms—has become one of the most actively researched subjects … read more

Amanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric): Effects, Legality & Facts Amanita muscaria, commonly known as fly agaric, is one of the most recognizable mushrooms in the world—the iconic red cap dotted wit … read more