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Monday January 30, 2023

The zombie fungus from 'The Last Of Us' is real — but not nearly as deadly

In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, an infectious fungi turns humans into zombies. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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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.

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