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Daniel Keane

World's largest trial into whether magic mushrooms can treat depression launched at London hospital

Scientists on Wednesday hailed a “milestone” in mental health research as the world’s largest trial into whether magic mushrooms can treat depression was launched at a south London hospital.

The COMP006 study will assess whether psilocybin, the chemical found in magic mushrooms, could help to alleviate symptoms of the condition.

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