The rules regarding no-synthesis talk are not black and white. For example DMT N-Oxide to DMT is in a way a synthesis, or the supposed LSA to LSH, but they are allowed.... The basic questions to ask is:

Does it require very dangerous/watched chems or proceedures?  Is the end product something for commercial exploitation?

I dont think the formation of betacarbolines is something that will interest most people, it's much more an investigation of a subject that is related to some of the analysis we're doing. Formaldehyde may be carcinogenic, but so may DCM which is often used in extractions, or chloroform.

In my opinion if there are disclaimers and if potential dangers are outlined, if it keeps in this non-commercial purely scientific line, this discussion could continue. If anybody else (mods or otherwise) disagree, feel free to voice your opinion.