Here we report the discovery, through global and targeted metabolomics supported by metagenomics and proteomics, of the plant amphetamine, cathinone, in Massospora cicadina-infected periodical cicadas, and the mushroom tryptamine, psilocybin, in M. platypediae- and M. levispora-infected annual cicadas.
It appears that the two chemicals come from two different fungi. Or I could be misinterpreting that.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
Actually you’re right, but I found a better source: science.org/…/psychedelic-keeps-cicada-flying-eve…
TacoNot@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
From your second link:
It appears that the two chemicals come from two different fungi. Or I could be misinterpreting that.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
No worries. I am half distracted tonight :)
disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
There we are. Thank you for your diligence!