The zombie-ant fungus in The Last of Us is real-but not a danger to humans Learn what science says about Cordyceps fungal ...

Learn about the real-life Cordyceps fungus behind The Last of Us. Discover how it acts, why it targets insects, and whether it could ever affect humans.

A brain-eating pathogen continues to wreak havoc in the second series of The Last of Us – which is so far-fetched, right?

Learn how some fungi turn insects into zombies, others infect humans, and how they can’t be killed with drugs.

In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a warming climate. In reality, "zombie-ant fungus" or Ophiocordyceps ...

Periodical 17-year cicadas in Brood XIV—one of 15 broods found only in North America—begin to creep from their underground ...

This article contains spoilers for “The Last of Us,” particularly the end of Season 1 and some references from Episode 1 of Season 2, which premieres Sunday at 9 p.m.

saying “for the people who want to see more of the infected… Buckle up!” For fans of the show’s lead villain, Cordyceps fungus, there’s also reason to celebrate. The show’s first ...

Most people are familiar with topical fungal issues ... Rex said his first step in fighting the fictional zombie fungus would be to grow it in a lab. He would then dissect and experiment with ...