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Miami University Discovers New Way To Make Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)

91.7 WVXU | By Ann Thompson
Published October 21, 2019 at 6:00 AM EDT

Psilocybin, a key ingredient in hallucinogenic magic mushrooms, is time consuming and expensive to produce. And that could be a problem when producing it as a drug to treat depression and addiction. Miami University researchers have figured out a way to make it faster and cheaper.

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Ann Thompson
With more than 30 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, Ann Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WKRC, WCKY, WHIO-TV, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2019 and 2011 A-P named her “Best Reporter” for large market radio in Ohio. She has won awards from the Association of Women in Communications and the Alliance for Women in Media. Ann reports regularly on science and technology in Focus on Technology.
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