A few bites of the European destroying angel (Amanita virosa) can kill you. But far more often, mushrooms give life. Most fungi may seem ugly, but they play a vital role in ecosystems. Their ...

Did you know that Amanita muscaria, also known as the fly agaric mushroom, was traditionally used as an excellent insecticide? Its ibotenic acid content attracts and kills flies. However, this same ...

Amanita muscaria could be considered a “magic mushroom.” However, unlike traditional magic mushrooms, they don’t contain psilocybin. They instead produce a psychoactive compound known as muscimol — ...