Instantly, they know they are near a person infected with the plague that has killed their world: a fungus that takes over ...

In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a ...

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

After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBO’s The Last of Us is almost here. In the new season, five ...

What if we told you the zombie apocalypse - at least for ants - is already real? In this video, we explore the real-life ...

There are thousands of species of fungus in the city, with names like American dyeball, dingy twiglet and devil’s dipstick.

Science writer Mindy Weisberger speaks to Live Science about the parasites that turn their hosts — whether ant, beetle or ...

The Last of Us Season 2 is now streaming, so find out about all the infected zombie types and their mutation stages in the ...

Zombies are real – not in the walking dead sense, but there are parasites that can hack the brains of living creatures and ...

The Last of Us Season 2 depicts a threatening fungus that weaves together life forms through unexpected connections. Within its gameplay, the game depicts a harmful plant-life organism that connects ...

A breakthrough study by Montana State University researchers unveils an organic substance that could someday be used as a building material.

The researchers found that climate change is contributing to the spread of harmful fungi, creating more favorable conditions ...