The Only Spores Blog — News, Research, Mycology Insights & UK Spore Education
Welcome to the Only Spores Blog, your hub for magic mushroom spore knowledge, UK mycology updates, deep-dive articles, and friendly explainers written for curious minds at every level.
Whether you’re here to learn more about Psilocybe spores, understand UK mushroom laws, explore trending searches like liberty caps or magic mushroom maps, or simply want to enjoy fascinating fungal topics, you’re in the right place.
Psychedelic Medicine and the FDA: What the Latest Hearing Could Mean for the Future of Psilocybin Research
The conversation around psychedelic medicine in the United States has taken another significant step forward. On 14 September 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration
Could Psilocybin Help Protect Nerves During Chemotherapy? New Research Published
Research into psilocybin continues to expand, with scientists investigating its effects far beyond the psychedelic experience for which it is best known. Now, a study
Could Hormones Change How Women Respond to Psilocybin? New Research Explores the Connection
Could hormones influence how women respond to psilocybin and other psychedelics? New research is drawing attention to an important but surprisingly underexplored area of psychedelic
Psilocybin and ADHD
Psilocybin and ADHD: Encouraging Signs From Early Research Interest in psilocybin and its possible effects on mental health has grown considerably in recent years. Alongside
Grain-to-Grain Transfers: Everything You Need to Know
Grain-to-Grain (G2G) transfers aren’t exclusive to advanced mycologists- beginners can do it too! This process involves using fully colonised grain to inoculate fresh, sterile grain.
Compass Pathways’ Latest Phase 3 Results: Another Major Milestone for Psilocybin Research
The world of psychedelic research has taken another significant step forward. On 7th July 2026, Compass Pathways announced encouraging new data from its second ongoing
Monotubs VS All-in-One Grow Bags: What Should You Choose?
Looking for an all-in-one grow kit to begin or continue your journey with growing Gourmet Health Mushrooms? Look no further than Only Spores! It can
Things That Look Like Mushroom Contamination (But Aren’t)
Contamination can trigger a process where people may throw out or abandon projects too easily, however some weird looking growths does not always mean contamination
Mushroom Contamination Guide: Prevention, Identification and Treatment.
Unfortunately, it is very likely that we will all experience contamination in our projects at some point in time. Whether you’re a beginner or expert,
