Scientists modified E. coli to produce the psychoactive chemical in shrooms

Scientists have altered a familiar bacterial cell into a psychedelic "drug factory".  This new discovery is capable of  producing an ample abundance of psilocybin, the chemical thoroughly found in "Magical Mushrooms". This chemical may be found in more than 100 magic 'shroom species. Psilocybin is being studied as a possible treatment for PTSD, Major Depression Disorder, and addiction. Some medicines are already being produced by bacteria cause of its abilities to stir up chemicals in immense amounts. This could very well be a possible treatment for those certain disorders, but should be highly tested and monitored before and during use. This could help cure or bypass the disorder.  https://www.livescience.com/bacteria-make-magic-mushroom-psilocybin.htm

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  1. AnonymousOctober 15, 2019 at 10:01 AM

    It is crazy to think that a bacterial cell can be the producer of such a chemical that is capable of having such a big impact on human life, if it works. I believe if this works and is tested, it could be revolutionary and can greatly impact pharmaceutical companies.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 23, 2019 at 5:40 AM

    The fact that scientists have altered bacterial cell into a psychedelic could possibly open up a whole new world in producing medicines. Do you know if they have tested it at all, and if they have tested it how the tests went?

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  3. AnonymousOctober 23, 2019 at 6:47 AM

    I think it is very interesting that a chemical found in a completely different organism can be replicated via bacteria and used to better the life of those suffering from PTSD and other conditions.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 28, 2019 at 2:44 AM

    This discovery will hopefully help to help expand treatment option for disorders. This discovery also helps to expand the known in the Pharisaical field.

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