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.
New to Mushroom Growing? Avoid These 5 Common Beginner Mistakes.
As a beginner, it can be quite daunting to start your first project in your own space. You may find you question yourself. Am I
Hot Weather & Gourmet Mushroom Research: How to Protect Your Grows During Summer
With temperatures climbing across the UK once again, many researchers are turning their attention to an often-overlooked factor that can significantly affect their projects: temperature
New Clinical Trial Explores Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy For Cocaine Addiction
Researchers have published the results of a new randomised clinical trial investigating whether psilocybin-assisted therapy could help people living with cocaine use disorder. The study,
Can Psilocybin Support Healthy Brain Ageing? New Research Aims to Find Out
As life expectancy continues to rise, scientists are increasingly focused on a different question: how can we age well? While modern medicine has helped people
Psilocybin & Depression: New Study Shows Rapid Effects After Just One Dose
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have found that a single dose of psilocybin, combined with psychological support, produced rapid reductions in depressive symptoms
A Single Dose, Lasting Impact?
New research published in Nature Communications suggests a single dose of psilocybin may lead to lasting structural brain changes. Explore what this means for neuroplasticity
A Tobacco Plant That Makes Psychedelics?
Scientists have engineered a tobacco plant to produce five different psychedelic compounds at once — combining genes from plants, mushrooms, and even toads. It’s a
Psilocybin, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and ME/CFS: What Does the Research Say?
Interest in Psilocybin is growing as researchers explore its potential effects on complex neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. While
Do Magic Mushroom Strains Actually Matter?
If you have ever searched for magic mushroom strains, you have likely seen bold claims promising specific effects — more visuals, deeper introspection, higher energy




