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University of Utah Researchers Study Psychedelic Mushroom
By Will Ruzanski, University of Utah · August 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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University of Utah researchers are conducting studies on a psychedelic mushroom that causes users to see whimsical little fairies. Researchers at the U. suggest the hallucinogen is likely something new.
Key takeaways
University of Utah researchers are studying a psychedelic mushroom.
The hallucinogen can cause users to see whimsical little fairies.
Researchers at the U. believe the substance is likely something new.
University of Utah researchers are studying a psychedelic mushroom that causes users to see whimsical little fairies.
While Trump listens to Joe Rogan regarding the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, researchers at the U. state this hallucinogen is likely something new.
The research into the psychedelic mushroom comes as discussions regarding the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin continue, according to the Davis Journal.