In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, an infectious fungi turns humans into zombies. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David McNew/Getty Images Science The zombie fungus from 'The Last Of Us' is real — but not nearly as deadly January 30, 2023 • This species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps, is known for using "mind control" on insect hosts. Humans, however, are immune.
