Spread the loveIntroduction In the world of “The Last of Us,” the traditional zombie archetype is reimagined through a ...

"Deep in the jungle, there's a fungus that infects creatures, and turns them into zombies. This deadly fungus, known as Cordyceps, has the ability to take out entire species. What if this fungus ...

In the dystopian world of the TV series, a heat-adapted version of the cordyceps fungus takes over humans, turning them into zombies. In reality, the caterpillar fungus may be capable of saving ...

to infecting humans. The resulting pandemic leads to the collapse of society. But in the real world, is a Cordyceps pandemic - or one caused by another fungus - ever likely to happen? "I think we ...

Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillar larvae ... moths, and dragonflies. Humans are not susceptible to infection by Cordyceps. Following are some of the impressive health benefits of ...

“It’s a bit grim, but it’s all part of the remarkable natural world,” he added. No need to worry yet though The Last of Us fans, even though the Cordyceps fungus is real – it can’t affect humans as it ...

Dr. Scott Roberts of Yale School of Medicine says cordyceps fungus exists in our world, but it’s not a threat to human health -- for now. The HBO hit series "The Last of Us" is based on some real ...

"The Last of Us," imagines a world where the parasitic Cordyceps fungus, which typically infects ants and insects, has evolved in such a way that it can control the human race. Based on the video ...