Researchers are studying a newly identified psychoactive mushroom species reported to induce highly specific visual hallucinations of tiny humanlike figures, according to the New York Post.
The phenomenon has puzzled scientists, who say the mechanism behind the unusually consistent visions is not yet understood. Novel psychoactive compounds can produce distinctive effects that warrant further investigation.
The report frames the discovery as an open scientific question. Researchers continued to examine how the mushroom produces its effects.
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https://nypost.com/2026/06/27/science/new-details-on-magic-mushroom-that-makes-users-see-tiny-people/