Psychedelics in VR: A Look Inside Recent Discoveries in Psilocybin Polymorphs

Description: In this video, we explore multiple psilocybin polymorphs and explore their structures for the first time in VR. Psilocybin has emerged as therapeutic addressing a number of neurological conditions. Its crystalline structure has heretofore remained unknown. Dr. Alex Sherwood walks us through how these polymorph structures were created and refined as well as the impact of their discovery. Improving our understanding of these polymorphs allows pharmaceutical grade characterization and predictable manufacturing consistency of the final drug product for optimal properties, on the shelf and in vivo.  References: Sherwood, A. M. et al. Psilocybin: crystal structure solutions enable phase analysis of prior art and recently patented examples. Acta Cryst C 78, 36–55 (2022).  CCDC references: 2128419; 2128420; 2128421; 2128422; 2128423 Nanome is the leader in collaborative structure-based design through virtual reality. Explore the nanoscale like never before and experience a more intuitive way to interact with small molecules and/or protein structures through the latest in visualization technology. Nanome enables global real-time collaboration and we’re working closely with some of the top pharmaceutical research facilities and academic research institutions. Visit to download Nanome for your XR device! Get started today by downloading Nanome for free on: Oculus Rift/Rift S/Quest Link: SteamVR: Viveport App Lab: SideQuest: To learn more visit: or, follow us on: Twitter & Insta: @nanome_inc Be sure to also check out our blockchain platform, Matryx, which will serve as the backend IP tracking mechanism for Nanome. More info at