Pharmacology
What is a common antibiotic that was originally discovered from a mold?
Penicillin
What is psilocybin converted to in the human body?
Psilocin
When is HPPD more prevalent?
If a psychedelic is taken in adolescence
What is a fungal pathogen?
A species of fungi that parasitically infects another organism
What is the name of an immunosuppressant fungus discovered in Norwegian soil?
Cyclosporine
What does psilocin strengthen that can be useful in combatting addiction?
Cognitive flexibility
Who isolated psilocybin in 1957?
Albert Hoffman
Which fungi which is also pathogenic to humans is detected in the gastrointestinal tract of 40-60% of adults?
Candida albicans
What type of transplants did cyclosporine make more feasible?
Organ transplants
Which serotonin receptor does psilocin bind to?
The 5H2A receptor
Which mushroom supplement has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat lung conditions?
Turkey Tail
Name a cause/source of aspergillosis (impacts birds, respiratory infection)
Poor ventilation, wet bedding, moldy food source
What is Griseofulvin used to treat?
fungal infections of the skin (like ringworm)
Where was the study which found promising results for psilocybin in treating treatment resistant depression conducted? A. UCI B. Yale C. John Hopkins D. Loyola Marymount
C. John Hopkins
Which U.S act limited psilocybin research in the 1970s?
Controlled Substances Act of 1970
Phytophthora infestans (aka powdery mildew) is commonly found in
Gardens
Which type of lysergic acid treats Parkinson’s? A. Ergotamine B. Methysergide C. Cabergoline
Cabergoline
Which brain network does psilocybin enhance activity in?
The executive control network
Which supplement derived from fungi has been shown to potentially increase cognitive function?
Lions Mane
pseudogymnoacus destructans causes white nose syndrome in which animal?
Bats