Wherefore the magic? The evolutionary role of psilocybin in nature
Kirsty J. Matthews Nicholass, Ilona Flis, Mick E. Hanley, Mairi E. Knight, Sarah Lane, George R. Littlejohn, Michael D. F. Thom, R.A. Billington, Rich Boden, R. Cummins, B. J. Green, C. Griffin, S. Jones, D. Salmon, I. Sleep, , Jonathan S. Ellis
This study investigates the evolutionary role of psilocybin by testing its effects on Drosophila development and behavior, finding developmental stress and reduced survival but no receptor-specific response.
Ecology and Evolution · Apr 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology