Scientists Create Synthetic Psychedelic Drugs in Lab-Grown Plants
Compounds include DMT, psilocybin, psilocin, bufotenin, and 5-MeO-DMT.
Agroinfiltration technique introduces nine genes for protein production.
Modification is non-heritable as DNA doesn't integrate into the plant's genome.
Study published in Science Advances highlights eco-friendly psychedelic supply.
Traditional sources like Sonoran Desert toad face habitat loss and overexploitation.
Professor Asaph Aharoni warns against harvesting threatened species.
Biochemist Paula Berman notes potential for reliable mental health research.
Andrew Jones suggests microbes may be more practical for industrial production.
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