A WVU student, Corinne Hazel, discovered a new species of fungus that could impact pharmaceutical development.
The fungus, named Periglandula clandestina, produces effects similar to LSD and could treat various medical conditions.
This fungus was found in morning glory plants and confirmed through DNA sequencing.
The discovery solved a long-standing mystery related to the hypothesis of LSD's inventor, Albert Hofmann.
The finding opens new research avenues, particularly in the pharmaceutical field, regarding the production of ergot alkaloids.
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