Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists

ScienceDaily
Sep 24, 2025, 8:40 am86 pts
Researchers found that magic mushrooms and fiber caps independently evolved different biochemical pathways to create psilocybin. This convergence shows nature’s ingenuity, but the reason why remains unknown—possibly predator deterrence. Beyond evolutionary mystery, the discovery provides new enzyme tools…

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