List of various substances that are either psychoactive themselves or serve as precursors to psychoactive compounds, all sourced from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Psychoactive substances Psychoactive substances derived from genetically modified organisms.
Cocaine GMO plant: Nicotiana benthamiana (a tobacco plant) Psilocybin GMO bacteria: Escherichia coli GMO yeast: Baker’s yeast THC GMO bacteria: Zymomonas mobilis (used to produce tequila) Tropane alkaloids: Hyoscyamine and scopolamine GMO yeast: Baker’s yeast
Precursor chemicals Precursor chemicals derived from genetically modified organisms.
Lysergic acid (LSD precursor) GMO yeast: Baker’s yeast Thebaine (morphine precursor) GMO bacteria: E. coli
See also Biodiversity and drugs List of psychoactive substances derived from artificial fungi biotransformation
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