The Hallucinogenic Fungi That May Treat Alzheimer’s

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Correction: 1:36 While LSD is Lysergic acid diethylamide, the abbreviation comes from the German “Lysergsäure-diethylamid.”

If you've ever heard of ergot fungi, you've likely heard of the nasty side effects of eating them, including convulsions and hallucinations. But like many a toxic substance, scientists have figured out ways to use ergot for good.

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