How Magic Mushrooms Got Their Genes—and Their Names with Edward Grand PhD

Send us Fan MailJoin us for a deep dive into the science and mysteries behind psilocybin-producing mushrooms with mycologist Edward Grand, PhD. We’ll explore groundbreaking research, fungal genetics, and the ongoing debates in taxonomy—connecting cutting-edge science to the world of at-home cultivation.📚 Featured Papers Discussed: • “Horizontal Gene Cluster Transfer Increased Hallucinogenic Mushroom Diversity” (Reynolds et al., 2018) — Discover how psilocybin-producing genes spread across species through horizontal gene transfer (HGT).https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6121855/pdf/EVL3-2-88.pdf • “Molecular Karyotype of the White Rot Fungus Pleurotus ostreatus" (Larraya et al., 1999) — Learn how genome mapping in oyster mushrooms reveals the complexities of fungal evolution.https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.65.8.3413-3417.1999 • International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN): Who decides fungal names, and how do Lumpers vs. Splitters shape taxonomy? • AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism): How genetic fingerprinting helps identify fungal strains and track successful monokaryon matings.🌿 Support the MycoGeeky Community! Subscribe, Like, Comment, and Share to help us grow a stronger, safer myco space! 🍄✨🌿 Support the MycoGeeky Community! Subscribe, Like, Comment, and Share to help us grow a stronger, safer myco space! 🍄✨Visit https://www.mycogeeky.com   – Your Hub for All Things MycoGeeky!📩 Sign up for the mailing list and be automatically entered to win weekly contests! Don’t miss your chance to win spores, merch, and more!  👉  https://www.mycogeeky.com/🤝 Affiliate Links – Support the Show When You Shop:🍄 Booming Acres: https://boomingacres.com/?r=27  – Premium cultivation supplies.🍄 Full Canopy: https://fullcanopygenetics.com/ref/25/  - Bag trained genetics!🍄 Stealthy Spores: https://stealthyspores.com/?coupon=GEEKY  – Collectors’ Cards!🍄 The Spore Store:: https://thesporestore.company.site/   – Mushroom Coffee & Tinctures!🌿 Stay Connected with MycoGeeky:➡️ Web: https://www.mycogeeky.com/  – Sign up for Giveaways !!!➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mycoGeeky  – Get exclusive content!➡️ Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mycogeeky – Shop our latest merch!➡️ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mycogeeky  – Join the conversation!➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycogeeky/ – Follow for daily myco goodness!➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080230120029  – Connect with us!📧 Contact: [email protected]🎬 **Watch More From MycoGeeky:**👇▶️ John Workman and the APE That Changed Mycology –  https://youtu.b...