Researchers have discovered a 100-million-year-old zombie fungus preserved in amber, giving us a glimpse into ancient times.

The cordyceps species in "The Last of Us," Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is real and does exactly what the show purports —just ...

Scientists have discovered two new species of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in amber dating back 99 million years.

Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.

The mind-controlling “zombie” fungus, which served as the inspiration for the video game and post-apocalyptic TV show The Last of Us, emerged about 133 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed Earth, a ...

Researchers have created a real-life version of The Last of Us cordyceps, utilizing miniature technology to control the minds ...

It is interesting but enigmatic that the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) infects caterpillar larvae but does not kill them until after they develop into fatty pupae.

The Last of Us is a show where a fungal infection turns humans into zombie-like creatures. The type of fungus that inspired ...

A TEAM of scientists claim to have created the world’s lightest mind control device – for bees. The tiny brain controller ...

Deep within tropical forests, the Ophiocordyceps fungus transforms insects into "zombies" by infiltrating their bodies and manipulating their behavior. This parasitic fungus compels its hosts to ...